Vegan Indian Food Guide
Indian cuisine is loaded with delicious animal-free meals, snacks, and drinks. 😋 Use this guide to find vegan Indian food, whether you’re dining out or cooking at home!
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dining out
Note: Ask for these options without ghee and yogurt to make them vegan, and always check for other non-vegan ingredients.
- Vegetable Pakora
- Bajri Vada
- Chana Chaat
- Vegan Chivda/Namkeen
- Aloo Chaat
- Sev Puri
- Aloo Tikki
- Vegetable Cutlets
at home
- Patak’s Plain Ready to Cook Pappadums
- Trader Joe’s Papadums Lentil and Chickpea Crisps
- Deep Indian Kitchen Chickpea Masala Samosas
- Deep Indian Kitchen Potato and Pea Samosas
- Vegan Indian Samosas
- Lentil-Vegetable Soup
main dishes
dining out
Note: Ask for these options without ghee and yogurt to make them vegan, and always check for other non-vegan ingredients.
- Chana Masala
- Dal Tadka
- Kala Chana Curry
- Red Lentil Curry
- Aloo Gobi
- Baingan Bharta
- Tofu Tikka Masala
- Vegan Saag Paneer
- Vegan Korma
- Chickpea & Spinach Curry
at home
- Trader Joe’s Vegan Tikka Masala
- Maya Kaimal Korma Vegetable Curry
- Saffron Road Vegetable Biryani
- Amy’s Indian Samosa Wrap
- Deep Indian Kitchen Chickpea Masala
- Sabzi Masala
- Masala-Tofu Veggie Burgers
- Dosas
- Idli
- Upma
- Broccoli and Tofu in Garlic Sauce
sides
dining out
Note: Ask for these options without ghee and yogurt to make them vegan, and always check for other non-vegan ingredients.
- Kachumber Salad
- Beetroot Poriyal
- Aloo Jeera
- Cabbage Thoran
- Jeera Rice
- Lemon Rice
- Coconut Rice
- Masoor Dal
- Peanut Chutney
- Tomato Chutney
at home
- Trader Joe’s Tikka Masala Curry Sauce
- Trader Joe’s Organic Basmati Rice
- Mission Ready-To-Cook Roti
- TAJ Gourmet Mild Lime Pickle (Lime Achar)
- Indian Rice
- Indian-Style Sautéed Okra
- Indian Pickled Radishes
- Homemade Vegan Naan Recipe
- Tofu Yogurt
- Sweet Chutney
- Aloo Paratha
desserts
dining out
Note: Ask for these options without ghee and yogurt to make them vegan, and always check for other non-vegan ingredients.
- Til Ladoo
- Vegan Rice Kheer
- Aval Sweet Poha
at home
drinks
dining out
- Nimbu Pani
- Jaljeera
- Kanji
- Fruit juices
- Teas and coffees (ask for non-dairy milk)
at home
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