Looking for vegan Indian recipes? Explore this collection of 130+ amazing vegan Indian dishes, featuring everything from breakfast and sides to mains and desserts that you’ll love!
Indian cuisine is unbeatable when it comes to vegetarian and vegan recipes. Many Indian dishes are naturally vegan and healthy, bursting with flavor without the need for meat substitutes.
Here, you'll find all your favorite curry recipes from Indian restaurants, along with authentic dishes that are enjoyed in Indian homes. These recipes are packed with flavor, are delicious, and quick to prepare!
All of these recipes are naturally vegan and dairy-free, and most of the dinner recipes are also gluten-free. If you're looking for additional gluten-free inspiration, be sure to checkout these Gluten-Free Recipes!
For even more vegan curry options, checkout my 21 High Protein Indian Vegan Recipes. Plus, you can find over 150+ vegan recipes on Living Smart and Healthy.
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Essential Tips for Indian Cooking
Indian cooking can feel overwhelming due to the variety of ingredients, spices, and steps involved. Here are some tips and meal prep ideas to simplify the process and make Indian food more accessible for you.
Stock your pantry with these essential spices.
Here are the essential spices you'll need to kickstart your Indian cooking journey. With just these five spices, I can prepare most everyday Indian meals.
- Coriander Powder
- Red Chili Powder
- Turmeric Powder
- Garam Masala
- Cumin Seeds
- Asafeotida (optional)
For a complete list of spices to include in your pantry, check out my Indian Spices post.
Prepare These Essential Ingredients.
Many commonly used ingredients in Indian cooking can be prepped in advance. Here are a few, along with tips on how to use and store them.
- Ginger Paste
- Garlic Paste
- Green Chili
- Curry Leaves
If you enjoy meal prepping, be sure to check out my Bhuna Masala recipe. This versatile curry sauce serves as a foundation for many Indian dishes, making everyday cooking much simpler.
Veganizing Indian Recipes
Many Indian dishes are naturally vegan. You will also find many Indian dishes to be vegetarian. Means these vegetarian Indian dishes may contain ghee, yogurt, paneer, cream, or milk.
Let’s see how you can substitute these ingredients in Indian dishes to make them vegan:
- Ghee: A staple in Indian cooking, ghee is clarified butter. You can swap it out for vegan butter or your preferred plant-based oil.
- Yogurt/Curd: Commonly used in raita or for margination in many Indian dishes, yogurt can be replaced with any plant-based yogurt you like.
- Milk: Substitute dairy milk with your choice of plant milk in Indian dishes.
- Paneer: A popular option for vegetarians, paneer can be easily replaced with firm tofu in Indian curries.
- Cream: To achieve a creamy texture in curries, try using full-fat coconut milk or cashew cream instead of dairy cream.
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