Meal planning, done for you → Recipes › Recipe Roundups Updated November 19, 2021 A roundup of over 40 fantastic vegan Indian recipes from around the plant-based internet. Whether you’re looking for a sumptuous curry to impress your guests, an airy or chewy bread to satisfy your carb cravings, or a tangy chutney to pour over everything, this list has something for everyone! This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy . Call me biased, but I think Indian food is one of the world’s great cuisines. From sumptuous curries to airy yet chewy breads to zingy chutneys, Indian food has a depth and complexity of flavor that you can’t find anywhere else. Indian food has a reputation for being complicated and difficult, but once you understand some basics, it’s actually pretty straightforward. Sure, there are some recipes that can take 3 hours (like this vegan dal makhani – so worth it, by the way), but there are many others that be made in under 45 minutes (like my red lentil curry ). Below I’ve rounded up over 40 fantastic vegan Indian recipes from yours truly and other fabulous South Asian bloggers, along with a few tips you can use to veganize almost any Indian dish. Table of Contents: 1. How to Veganize Indian Recipes 2. Condiments 3. Soups, Appetizers and Side Dishes 4. Bread 5. Rice Dishes 6. Main Dishes 7. Desserts How to Veganize Indian Recipes Many Indian recipes are naturally vegetarian, so making veganized versions is often easy. With a few ingredient substitutions, you’ll be on your way to veganizing many of your favorite Indian dishes. Substitute Ghee with Vegan Butter . Ghee is a type of clarified butter that originated in India (and is used frequently in Indian cuisine). I’ve substituted vegan butter for ghee in many recipes, always with good results. And some Indian home cooks, like my mom, often just use oil instead of ghee, depending on the recipe. Substitute Meat with Pulses. Pulses are a huge part of Indian cuisine (think lentils, chickpeas, beans, split peas), and are a great substitution for meat in curries, dals, soups, and even appetizers. Substitute Cow’s Milk Yogurt with Plant-Based Yogurt. Plant-Based Yogurt is widely available these days and is a great substitute in most recipes that call for yogurt. Where yogurt is used as a sauce or condiment (think raita) or just used as an accompaniment to a spicy dish, substituting with a plain, unsweetened plant-based yogurt is super easy. If the recipe itself requires yogurt (e.g., naan or dhokla), some experimentation might be necessary to see which yogurt works the best. In my experience, a tangy coconut yogurt is usually the best option. My favorite brands include Culina, CocoJune, GT’s CocoYo, Kite Hill Foods, and Coconut Collaborative (available in the UK). Substitute Cream with Cashews or Coconut Milk . When an Indian dish calls for cream, blended raw cashews (i.e., cashew cream) usually work amazingly well. That’s what I do in my Dal Makhani , Vegan Palak Paneer , and Malai Kofta , all with spectacular results! Blended cashews are commonly used in Indian cooking so it’s a harmonious substitution. Full-fat coconut milk or cream is often a good substitute for milk or cream because most Indian dishes are boldly flavored enough to mask any taste of coconut. If a dessert calls for condensed milk, you can try sweetened condensed coconut milk, available at many grocery stores these days. Substitute Honey with Maple Syrup or Agave. If a dessert uses honey, try agave nectar (it has a somewhat similar thick and viscous texture) or maple syrup. Vegan Raita (Indian Yogurt Dip) Coconut Chutney 2 Ways Cilantro Chutney Easy Sweet and Spicy Indian Lemon Pickles Soups, Appetizers and Side Dishes Gobi Manchurian Indian-Spiced Black Beluga Lentils Kachumber (Indian Cucumber Salad) Vegan Potato Salad with Turmeric and Green Peas Aloo Matar Samosas Vegetable Pakora Roti (Indian Flatbread) – Vegetarian Gastronomy Puri (Indian Puffed Flatbread) Soft Gujarati Thepla Homemade Whole Wheat Parathas If you have my cookbook , be sure to check out the vegetable biryani recipe in Chapter 5! South Indian Style Instant Pot Lemon Quinoa Crispy Indian-ish Lentils with Rice & Yogurt Vangi Bath (South Indian Eggplant Rice) Masala Fried Rice with Turmeric Onion Raita Rajma Masala (Kidney Bean Curry) Tofu Tikka Masala

Vegan Red Lentil Curry Jackfruit Tacos with Pickled Onions & Cilantro Chutney Vegan Palak Paneer with Tofu Vegan Instant Pot Chana Masala Vegan Dal Makhani Instant Pot Vegetable Korma Restaurant-Style Vegan Malai Kofta Restaurant-Style Vegan Dal Tadka Gujarati Eggplant and Potato Curry Instant Pot Jackfruit Curry Vegan Rasmalai Cake Chewy Vegan Chai-Spiced Cookies Carrot Halwa Trifle Paleo Kulfi (Indian Ice Cream) Leave a Comment & Rating Cancel reply If you enjoyed this recipe, please consider giving it a star rating along with your comment! It helps others discover my blog and recipes, and your comments always make my day :) Thank you for your support! My neighbor Karly has one of these. She works as a gambler and she says it looks tall. Reply My neighbor Karly has one of these. She works as a gambler and she says it looks tall. Thats some good compilation. I noticed most of the dishes are common on all the platforms. You may want to add breads like Aapam, Dishes like Puttu and Upma into the list. these are south indian dishes by the way. You may want to check some of the south indian dishes which are quite different from the regular ones. Like ishtu (stew), Avial, all vegan by the way. Nevertheless.. love the post. Very long and detailed. Reply Hi Rajeev, thanks for your suggestions! I will pass the request along to the team. Glad to hear you found the blog post useful overall 🙂 Reply Thats some good compilation. I noticed most of the dishes are common on all the platforms. You may want to add breads like Aapam, Dishes like Puttu and Upma into the list. these are south indian dishes by the way. You may want to check some of the south indian dishes which are quite different from the regular ones. Like ishtu (stew), Avial, all vegan by the way. Nevertheless.. love the post. Very long and detailed. Hi Rajeev, thanks for your suggestions! I will pass the request along to the team. Glad to hear you found the blog post useful overall 🙂 Reply Hi Rajeev, thanks for your suggestions! I will pass the request along to the team. Glad to hear you found the blog post useful overall 🙂 Awesome!! Reply Hi Bhaveera, we’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed this recipe! Next time, would you mind leaving a rating alongside your review? Star ratings are big help to readers who are thinking of making the recipe. Thanks! Reply Hi Bhaveera, we’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed this recipe! Next time, would you mind leaving a rating alongside your review? Star ratings are big help to readers who are thinking of making the recipe. Thanks! Reply Hi Bhaveera, we’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed this recipe! Next time, would you mind leaving a rating alongside your review? Star ratings are big help to readers who are thinking of making the recipe. Thanks! Thanks for the blog!!! it is really useful Reply You’re welcome! 🙂 Reply Thanks for the blog!!! it is really useful You’re welcome! 🙂 Reply You’re welcome! 🙂 An absolute feast for the senses! This collection of 40 vegan Indian recipes is a culinary treasure trove that celebrates the vibrant flavors and rich traditions of Indian cuisine. From fragrant curries to crispy pakoras and indulgent desserts, each dish beautifully showcases the versatility of plant-based ingredients. The detailed recipes and mouthwatering photographs inspire and empower both seasoned vegans and those new to plant-based cooking to explore the delicious world of vegan Indian food. A true delight for food lovers everywhere! Reply Thanks for the lovely review, Debnath! Great to hear you’ve found value in the recipe roundup 🙂 Reply An absolute feast for the senses! This collection of 40 vegan Indian recipes is a culinary treasure trove that celebrates the vibrant flavors and rich traditions of Indian cuisine. From fragrant curries to crispy pakoras and indulgent desserts, each dish beautifully showcases the versatility of plant-based ingredients. The detailed recipes and mouthwatering photographs inspire and empower both seasoned vegans and those new to plant-based cooking to explore the delicious world of vegan Indian food. A true delight for food lovers everywhere! Thanks for the lovely review, Debnath! Great to hear you’ve found value in the recipe roundup 🙂 Reply Thanks for the lovely review, Debnath! Great to hear you’ve found value in the recipe roundup 🙂 25 Amazing Vegan Cake Recipes Recipe Roundups 33 Incredible Vegan Gluten-Free Recipes Recipe Roundups 18 Vegan Soups for Every Occasion Recipe Roundups 21 Vegan Pumpkin Recipes Perfect for Fall ©2026 Rainbow Plant Life. All rights reserved. Terms of Service • Privacy Policy • Accessibility Statement