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    Oh My Veggies » Vegetarian Recipes

    20 Meatless Indian Meals You Can Make At Home

    Published: Jan 31, 2017 · by Nicole · Updated: Aug 2, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links.

    20 Meatless Indian Meals

    Indian might just be the ideal cuisine for vegetarians looking to branch out. While many restaurants only provide one or two vegetarian options, most Indian restaurants feature a huge variety of meatless fare, thanks to vegetarianism figuring heavily into the cuisine. Awesome, right?! No need to head out to a restaurant for delicious Indian-inspired fare, though - these 20 Meatless Indian Meals can be made right at home!

    Tandoori Cauliflower with Indian-Spiced Quinoa

    Tandoori Cauliflower with Indian-Spiced Quinoa

    A head of cauliflower, smothered in a spicy yogurt marinade and baked. Plenty delicious in and of itself, but the hearty quinoa completes the scene.

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    Manchurian Chickpea Bowls

    Manchurian Chickpea Bowls

    Even though this dish is inspired by Northeastern Chinese cuisine, its Indian influence seems apparent. Taste Space presents roasted cauliflower swimming in a spicy tomato sauce.

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    Potato Chickpea Masala Rava Dosas

    Potato Chickpea Masala Rava Dosas

    How about a dosa delicious? We couldn't resist. We also can't resist these spicy potato-and-chickpea-filled Indian pancakes from Cafe Johnsonia.

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    Tikka Masala Tofu and Vegetables

    Tikka Masala Vegetables

    This version of tikka masala is heavy on the veggies and light on the cream, with all the same rich flavors of its high-fat counterpart. It’s made with crispy baked tofu instead of paneer or meat and is full of zucchini, bell pepper and spinach—so you’re sure to get something nutritious in every bite.

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    Navratan Korma

    Navratan Korma

    Packed full of veggies, crunchy cashews and sweet golden raisins, then made rich and creamy with coconut milk (or cream). We can't get enough of this comforting vegetable korma from The Fig Tree.

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    Dal Makhani

    Dal Makhani

    Also known as Butter Lentils, this dish from An Edible Mosaic is indeed a rich and creamy lentil and bean number that's sure to warm up the chilliest of nights. With all those warming spices, this one could not be more comforting if it tried.

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    Mulligatawny Soup

    Mulligatawny Soup

    This thick, spicy soup from Connoisseurus Veg is sure to be the cure for whatever ails you - such as an extreme hankering for Indian soup. We love the addition of yellow split peas and the bold scoop of chili paste.

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    Curried Red Lentil & Quinoa Bowls with Cilantro-Mint Chutney

    Curried Red Lentil & Quinoa Bowls with Cilantro-Mint Chutney

    Refreshing mint chutney is the perfect counterpoint to warm-spiced red lentils and satiating quinoa. We love how easy this one is to put together - great for busy weeknights.

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    Saag Paneer

    Saag Paneer

    Crumb brings us golden-sauteed paneer cheese, tossed with creamy spinach and served atop a bed of brown rice. More, please!

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    Chana Dal and Yellow Pepper Soup

    Chana Dal and Yellow Pepper Soup

    Split chickpeas ("chana" means chickpeas; "dal" means split) give a bit of bite to this comforting soup from The View From Great Island. A dollop of luscious lemon cream takes it over the top.

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    Chana Masala Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

    Chana Masala Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

    Usually chana masala is served over rice or with a side of naan, however, adding this traditional spicy chickpea dish to a roasted sweet potato is hands down my favorite way to enjoy it.

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    Tofu Tikka Masala

    Tofu Tikka Masala

    Crispy golden tofu swimming in a rich, creamy sauce, then served up with a scoop of colorful quinoa. Straight-up deliciousness from Food, Pleasure and Health.

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    Indian Butter Cauliflower

    Indian Butter Cauliflower

    No butter in this recipe from Vegan Insanity - just deliciousness. Tandoori-seasoned cauliflower smothered in a rich coconut curry sauce? We're in.

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    Balti Tofu and Chickpeas

    Balti Tofu and Chickpeas

    Chickpeas and tofu join up with ginger, cardamom and coconut milk in this protein-rich affair from Ricki Heller. Just, yum!

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    Tofu Vindaloo

    Tofu Vindaloo

    Vindaloo is all about the spices, and this tantalizing tofu version is no exception. Bring on the heat!

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    Bhaingan Bharta

    Bhaingan Bharta

    This Indian eggplant curry from The Roasted Root showcases the hearty veggie in a scrumptiously spicy blaze of glory.

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    Pav Bhaji

    Pav Bhaji

    A variety of veggies simmer together with spices to create this comforting Indian stew from Paaka Shaale. What could be better? When it's served with warm ladi pav bread buns, of course.

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    Dum Aloo

    Dum Aloo

    A Brown Table brings us colorful baby potatoes, seared until golden and tender and then served up in a tangy tomato cream sauce. Yes, please!

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    Slow-Cooker Indian-Spiced Chickpeas & Potatoes

    Slow-Cooker Indian-Spiced Chickpeas & Potatoes

    Just a few minutes at the start of the day, and dinner's ready when you get home! These spicy chickpeas and potatoes are the perfect weeknight meal; even better when served with up with warm naan.

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    Spinach and Onion Pakora with Green Chutney

    Spinach and Onion Pakora with Green Chutney

    The View From Great Island brings us tender vegetable fritters, fried until crisp and served up with cilantro and mint green chutney. Irresistible!

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    1. Dixya @ Food, Pleasure, and Health says

      September 30, 2014 at 9:55 am

      this is such a resourceful post. i am pinning it right now.

      Reply
    2. Nik@ABrownTable says

      September 30, 2014 at 11:18 am

      Thank you for the link love!

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    3. Maria Tadic says

      September 30, 2014 at 3:39 pm

      This is awesome! Love Indian food and it's great to have a bunch of easy recipes links in one spot!

      Reply
    4. Alissa says

      September 30, 2014 at 4:18 pm

      Every one of these dishes sounds amazing! I'm a total Indian food addict, so it looks like I've got a bunch of new things to try. Thanks for including a few of my recipes in this fantastic roundup. 🙂

      Reply
    5. janet @ the taste space says

      September 30, 2014 at 4:36 pm

      Indian lends very well for vegan/vegetarian eats. Lots of great options here. I am honoured you included mine! 🙂

      Reply
    6. Courtney @ The Fig Tree says

      September 30, 2014 at 6:40 pm

      Thank you so much for including my navratan korma recipe 🙂 Love this round up! Every Monday I like to try a new Indian dish. This list makes choosing recipes to try so much easier! Cannot wait to sample every single one!

      Reply
    7. Annie @Maebells says

      September 30, 2014 at 8:22 pm

      Great round up! I don't have a lot of experience with Indian cooking, but this looks like a great way to start!

      Reply
    8. Ricki says

      October 01, 2014 at 8:23 am

      I am SO in love with Indian food! What a stellar roundup--and I'm excited to have all these new recipes to try! This oughta keep me going for at least a week. 😉 Thanks so much for including my Balti Tofu with Chickpeas in the lineup! 😀

      Reply
    9. athletic avocado says

      October 07, 2014 at 7:01 am

      aweome roundup! love it!

      Reply
    10. swati says

      April 07, 2015 at 10:44 am

      which browser do you use. I am not able to navigate on your site. ..everything looks so interesting and tasty...the suspense is killing me...

      Reply
      • Kiersten Frase says

        April 07, 2015 at 2:38 pm

        You should be able to navigate this site using any browser. Which one are you using?

        Reply

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