10 Traditional Vegan Dishes For Indian

Dal Makhani: A creamy black lentil dish simmered in a rich tomato gravy with butter (ghee in traditional recipes). You can easily make it vegan by using vegan butter.

Sambar: A lentil and vegetable stew cooked with tamarind, jaggery, and a unique blend of South Indian spices.

Dosa: A thin, crispy crepe made from fermented rice and lentil batter. It's usually served with sambar and coconut chutney.

Chana Masala: A chickpea curry in a spiced tomato gravy. It's a hearty and flavorful dish that's perfect served with rice or roti.

Rajma Masala: A red kidney bean curry cooked in a rich and flavorful gravy. It's another protein-packed dish that's perfect for a vegan diet.

Aloo Gobi: A simple yet flavorful dish made with potatoes and cauliflower cooked with Indian spices.

Vegetable Biryani: A fragrant rice dish layered with vegetables, spices, and saffron. It's a show-stopping dish that's perfect for special occasions.

Dosa: A thin, crispy crepe made from fermented rice and lentil batter. It's usually served with sambar and coconut chutney.

Pakoras: Fritters made with gram flour (besan) batter and dipped in vegetables. You can make vegan pakoras using a variety of vegetables like onions, potatoes, and cauliflower.

Vada: Savory fritters made from lentils, vegetables, and spices. There are many variations of vada across India.