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Vegan Indian Recipes
Browse comforting curries, dals, rice dishes, flatbreads and practical vegan Indian recipes written for real home cooking.
Chettinad Pepper Chicken Curry (Tofu in Fennel Cardamom Black Pepper Sauce)
This Chettinad-inspired curry features tofu simmered in a fragrant sauce of fennel, cardamom, and black pepper. The bold spices create a rich and aromatic profile that complements the crisp tofu beautifully.
Kashmiri Lal Tofu (Tofu in Kashmiri chili tomato curry sauce)
Kashmiri Lal Tofu features pan-seared tofu simmered in a vibrant Kashmiri chili tomato sauce. The dish balances heat and aromatic spices, creating a rich curry perfect for pairing with rice or flatbread.
Mushroom Matar Masala (Mushroom Pea curry)
Mushroom Matar Masala is a savory blend of mushrooms and peas simmered in a creamy tomato sauce enriched with aromatic spices. This dish offers a satisfying texture and depth of flavor while being uncomplicated enough for any night.
Vegan Cauliflower Tikka Masala
This Vegan Cauliflower Tikka Masala features tender cauliflower florets enveloped in a rich, spiced tikka masala sauce. Serve it with rice or flatbreads for a satisfying meal that brings warmth to the table.
Vegetable Bhuna (North Indian Vegetable Curry)
Vegetable bhuna features tender, sautéed vegetables combined in a rich tomato and yogurt sauce, capturing the essence of North Indian flavors. The dish is beautifully finished with a spiced oil that enhances the aroma and adds depth to every bite.
Crispy Potato and Pea Samosas
A Indian vegan potato dish built on balanced spices, a properly cooked masala and the sort of practical family cooking that earns a regular place at the table. The best version depends on giving the potatoes time to absorb the seasoning rather than rushing the pan.
Aloo Matar
A Indian vegan potato dish built on balanced spices, a properly cooked masala and the sort of practical family cooking that earns a regular place at the table. The best version depends on giving the potatoes time to absorb the seasoning rather than rushing the pan.
Bengali Phulkopir Aloo Dalna
A Indian vegan dal made to taste rounded, savoury and properly cooked, with the lentils giving the dish its body rather than sitting in a thin sauce. This is the kind of family-style cooking that rewards patience and a careful hand with the masala.
Bombay Aloo
A Indian vegan potato dish built on balanced spices, a properly cooked masala and the sort of practical family cooking that earns a regular place at the table. The best version depends on giving the potatoes time to absorb the seasoning rather than rushing the pan.
Oriya Ghanta Tarkari
A Indian vegan Indian recipe built around proper masalas, dependable technique and the warmth of family-style cooking. This is the kind of dish that deserves a regular place at the table because it brings real flavour and practical kitchen confidence together.
Saag Aloo
A Indian vegan potato dish built on balanced spices, a properly cooked masala and the sort of practical family cooking that earns a regular place at the table. The best version depends on giving the potatoes time to absorb the seasoning rather than rushing the pan.
Chickpea Coconut Curry
A Indian vegan curry built around proper masalas, dependable technique and the generous spirit of family-style cooking. The goal is a sauce with real depth and body, not just heat or colour.
Dum Tofu
A Indian vegan Indian recipe built around proper masalas, dependable technique and the warmth of family-style cooking. This is the kind of dish that deserves a regular place at the table because it brings real flavour and practical kitchen confidence together.
Instant Pot Chana Masala
A proper vegan chana masala built on a well-cooked onion and tomato base, warm spices and chickpeas simmered until they absorb the masala. This is generous family-style cooking, made for serving hot with rice, roti or naan.
Matar Tofu Curry
A North Indian vegan curry built around proper masalas, dependable technique and the generous spirit of family-style cooking. The goal is a sauce with real depth and body, not just heat or colour.
Aloo Tofu Masala
A North Indian vegan potato dish built on balanced spices, a properly cooked masala and the sort of practical family cooking that earns a regular place at the table. The best version depends on giving the potatoes time to absorb the seasoning rather than rushing the pan.
Aloo Baingan Curry
A North Indian vegan potato dish built on balanced spices, a properly cooked masala and the sort of practical family cooking that earns a regular place at the table. The best version depends on giving the potatoes time to absorb the seasoning rather than rushing the pan.
Aloo Methi (Potato and Fenugreek Leaves Curry)
A Pakistani vegan potato dish built on balanced spices, a properly cooked masala and the sort of practical family cooking that earns a regular place at the table. The best version depends on giving the potatoes time to absorb the seasoning rather than rushing the pan.
Creamy Tofu Korma
A Indian vegan curry built around proper masalas, dependable technique and the generous spirit of family-style cooking. The goal is a sauce with real depth and body, not just heat or colour.
Dum Aloo (Mughlai Style)
A Mughlai vegan potato dish built on balanced spices, a properly cooked masala and the sort of practical family cooking that earns a regular place at the table. The best version depends on giving the potatoes time to absorb the seasoning rather than rushing the pan.
Butter Bean Curry
A Indian-inspired vegan curry built around proper masalas, dependable technique and the generous spirit of family-style cooking. The goal is a sauce with real depth and body, not just heat or colour.
South Indian Brinjal Curry
A South Indian vegan curry built around proper masalas, dependable technique and the generous spirit of family-style cooking. The goal is a sauce with real depth and body, not just heat or colour.
Creamy Red Lentil Dahl
A Indian vegan dal made to taste rounded, savoury and properly cooked, with the lentils giving the dish its body rather than sitting in a thin sauce. This is the kind of family-style cooking that rewards patience and a careful hand with the masala.
Instant Pot Chickpea Coconut Curry
A Indian vegan curry built around proper masalas, dependable technique and the generous spirit of family-style cooking. The goal is a sauce with real depth and body, not just heat or colour.
Instant Pot Methi Soy Curl Curry
A Indian vegan curry built around proper masalas, dependable technique and the generous spirit of family-style cooking. The goal is a sauce with real depth and body, not just heat or colour.
Kala Chana Curry
A North Indian vegan curry built around proper masalas, dependable technique and the generous spirit of family-style cooking. The goal is a sauce with real depth and body, not just heat or colour.
Kashmiri Dum Aloo
A Kashmiri vegan potato dish built on balanced spices, a properly cooked masala and the sort of practical family cooking that earns a regular place at the table. The best version depends on giving the potatoes time to absorb the seasoning rather than rushing the pan.
Rajma Madra (Himachali Kidney Bean Curry)
A Himachali vegan curry built around proper masalas, dependable technique and the generous spirit of family-style cooking. The goal is a sauce with real depth and body, not just heat or colour.
Madras Curry Tofu Casserole
A Indian vegan curry built around proper masalas, dependable technique and the generous spirit of family-style cooking. The goal is a sauce with real depth and body, not just heat or colour.
Mushroom Masala
A North Indian vegan curry built around proper masalas, dependable technique and the generous spirit of family-style cooking. The goal is a sauce with real depth and body, not just heat or colour.
Palak Chole (Spinach Chickpea Curry)
A North Indian vegan curry built around proper masalas, dependable technique and the generous spirit of family-style cooking. The goal is a sauce with real depth and body, not just heat or colour.
Palak Tofu Curry
A North Indian vegan curry built around proper masalas, dependable technique and the generous spirit of family-style cooking. The goal is a sauce with real depth and body, not just heat or colour.
Tofu Tikka Masala
A North Indian vegan curry built around proper masalas, dependable technique and the generous spirit of family-style cooking. The goal is a sauce with real depth and body, not just heat or colour.
Rajma Masala (Punjabi Kidney Bean Curry)
A North Indian vegan curry built around proper masalas, dependable technique and the generous spirit of family-style cooking. The goal is a sauce with real depth and body, not just heat or colour.
Sweet Potato, Chickpea & Spinach Curry
A Indian vegan potato dish built on balanced spices, a properly cooked masala and the sort of practical family cooking that earns a regular place at the table. The best version depends on giving the potatoes time to absorb the seasoning rather than rushing the pan.
Tofu Butter Masala
A North Indian vegan curry built around proper masalas, dependable technique and the generous spirit of family-style cooking. The goal is a sauce with real depth and body, not just heat or colour.
Veg Kurma
A South Indian vegan Indian recipe built around proper masalas, dependable technique and the warmth of family-style cooking. This is the kind of dish that deserves a regular place at the table because it brings real flavour and practical kitchen confidence together.
Veg Makhanwala
A North Indian vegan curry built around proper masalas, dependable technique and the generous spirit of family-style cooking. The goal is a sauce with real depth and body, not just heat or colour.
Vegetable Vindaloo
A Goan Indian vegan curry built around proper masalas, dependable technique and the generous spirit of family-style cooking. The goal is a sauce with real depth and body, not just heat or colour.
Chana Masala
A proper vegan chana masala built on a well-cooked onion and tomato base, warm spices and chickpeas simmered until they absorb the masala. This is generous family-style cooking, made for serving hot with rice, roti or naan.