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Grilled paneer cheese in tandoori seasoning

Indian paneer cheese works well on your indoor or outdoor grill, as it chars lightly instead of melting away like other cheeses. In this Indian tandoori-inspired recipe, paneer cheese is coated in a yogurt sauce, smothered in tandoori spices, and grilled on skewers just until lightly charred. Serve it up with extra sauce. Yum!

Tandoori tofu recipe

Tofu marinates in tandoori spices and is grilled until crispy in this vegetarian grilled tofu recipe.

Indian Spiced Couscous Soup

Indian Spiced Couscous Soup - a quick and easy vegetarian and vegan Indian food recipe with a bit of spicy kick!

Turmeric Tea Recipe

Yogi Bhajan, founder of the Yogi Tea brand, recommends this hot turmeric and almond oil tea for joint and bone health.

Vegan naan recipe

A homemade dairy-free vegan naan recipe. Naan, Indian flatbread, is served with many Indian meals, but in Indian restaurants, naan often contains butter. This homemade naan recipe is vegan, with no butter, no ghee and no-dairy.

Easy Indian basmati rice recipe

Restaurant-style Indian-flavored basmati rice recipe. Vegetarians and vegans can pair this simple rice dish with Indian-spiced lentils for a basic meal.

Quick and Easy Curried Indian Chickpeas

This vegetarian and vegan recipe for Indian chickpea curry uses prepared and canned ingredients so you can whip it up in a hurry - it really is a very quick and easy recipe. Even though it uses canned ingredients, you add lots of spices to give it a real Indian flavor.

Indian vegetarian vegetables

Mixed Indian vegetarian vegetable dish, called subji or sabzi.

Vegetarian "Chicken" Masala Curry Recipe

Vegetarian "chicken" masala made British-style with tomatoes, garlic, ginger and a chicken masala spice blend.

Raw Vegan Curried Cabbage Salad Recipe

This is an unusual twist to the traditional coleslaw recipe. Cabbage is mixed with curry and other spices for a vegetarian and vegan salad. This recipe is also a raw, living foods recipe.

Vegan Orange Mango Lassi Recipe

Vegan Orange Mango Lassi Recipe. Though traditional Indian fruit lassi is made with yogurt, this vegan recipe uses tofu instead to get a creamy flavor. Try using other fruits, besides just mango, as well. Tropical fruits such as pineapple or papaya will work well. This vegan Indian food recipe is also sugar-free.

Vegetarian Indian Samosas

Traditionally, samosas are an Indian snack food, but I like to eat vegetarian samosas as an entree, or along with some other vegetarian Indian sides, such as rice and dal. However you prefer to eat your Indian samosas, be sure to serve them with a dipping sauce and enjoy your traditional Indian food meal! This samosa recipe is vegan as well as vegetarian.

Indian Spiced Couscous Salad Recipe

This Indian-spiced couscous salad recipe certainly isn't a traditional Indian food recipe, but it is a healthy (and yummy!) dish suitable for a vegetarian or vegan main dish or side dish. Couscous salad is always a popular dish to bring to a vegetarian potluck.

Indian Eggplant Stir Fry Recipe

Eggplant and broccoli make a great combination in this simple Indian style stir-fry recipe. This recipe is both vegetarian and vegan. Serve over rice if desired.

Vegan Indian Palak "Paneer" (Spinach and Tofu)

Traditional Indian Palak Paneer is made from a soft cheese that is not aged, called paneer. Many westernized versions of this recipe with use ricotta for a reasonable fascimile. This recipe for Palak Paneer, however uses tofu instead of paneer, for a vegan dish. Palak paneer is very similar to saag paneer

Vegetarian Baigan Ka Bharta

Vegetarian Baigan Ka Bharta is a mashed and Indian spiced eggpant dish, to be eaten with rice or Indian breads. This vegetarian Indian recipe is also vegan. Baigan ka bharta, also sometimes spelled "baingan ka bjarta" is an Indian Punjabi favorite.

Aloo Matar (Indian Potatoes and Peas)

There are many, many different ways to prepare Aloo Matar, Indian spiced potatoes and peas. Some recipes use a coconut base, and others simmer the potatoes in a tomato sauce. This basic recipe uses a few simple spices for a flavorful and tangy Indian food dish that is both vegetarian and vegan. Serve with rice, if desired.

Vegetarian Curried Chickpeas and Dahl

Vegetarian Curried Chickpeas and Dahl. Very similar to an Indian food breakfast dish. Chickpeas (chole) and dal are curried together in a sweet tomato sauce for a dish that is delicious on it's own or paired with rice.

Curried Chickpea Salad Recipe

Chickpeas simmered with Indian spices and veggies, and served on a bed of lettuce for a simple vegetarian and vegan Indian-inspired curried chickpea salad.

Aloo Dum - Indian Spiced Potatoes

Vegetarian Indian aloo dum is a very simple recipe for potatoes cooked with a generous amount of Indian food spices for plenty of flavor. There are many different variations of aloo dum. This easy vegetarian and vegan version uses tomato sauce instead of yogurt.

Vegan Tofu Mango Lassi Recipe

Make a vegan version of an Indian mango lassi by using rice or almond milk and silken tofu for a sweet and creamy treat similar to what you'll find in Indian food restaurants. If you like to drink mango lassi, try this simple homemade vegan lassi recipe.

Chai Tea

Impress your friends with a pot of homemade chai spiced tea.

Vegetarian Red Lentil Indian Sambar Recipe

Sambar is a popular vegetarian Indian food dish, and this spicy lentil vegetarian sambar recipe is vegan as well. Vegetarian red lentil sambar recipe reprinted with permission from "Vegan Fire & Spice: 200 Sultry and Savory Global Recipes" by chef Robin Robertson.

Broccoli and Tofu in Garlic Sauce Recipe

Broccoli and tofu in garlic sauce is a vegan and vegetarian Chinese-inspired entree that is easy to prepare.

Vegan tofu paneer recipe

A simple way of making a vegan paneer substitute from tofu. Paneer is a soft curd cheese frequently used in vegetarian Indian food recipes. Here's how to make a yummy dairy-free paneer substitute from tofu.