With this flavourful collection of vegetarian Indian recipes, we want to show you how easy it is to spice up your vegetarian lifestyle with our healthy, tasty recipes.
People often think meatless meals have the risk of being bland and leaving you unfulfilled, but we want to show you just how incredibly tasty vegetarian recipes can be.
Vegetarian Indian Recipes – all styles
With our take on traditional, authentic Indian dishes, you can scroll through a variety of easy-to-make, (including low-calorie) veggie recipes of India. From spicy veggie curry recipes to colourful Indian-styled side dishes, you can create a vegetarian Indian feast in no time!
Mains, sides, and salads
Bonus: fast, spicy, delicious and so good!
We guarantee you’ve never eaten curried potatoes this good – they’re the perfect fusion of Indian curry and Irish ingenuity. They will not be beaten.
Ready in: 25 minutes
Recipe by: TheHealthfulIdeas
Bonus: quick, mega tasty, full of health benefits
Curry Oatmeal with Tandoori Masala Roasted Zucchini (vegan, GF) – savoury oatmeal that’s easy to make, creamy, comforting, and spiced to perfection!
Ready in: 40 minutes
Recipe by: WatchWhatUEat
Bonus: healthy, flavorful and tasty meal
One pot delicious and easy veg biryani prepared using variety of fresh veggies. Healthy and nutritious.
Bonus: very tasty, quick and spicy breakfast
A savory pancake begging to be eaten with pickles and chutneys or yogurts and cream. East meets West with this beautifully, wonderfully healthy dish.
Ready in: 35 minutes
Recipe by: AnnaBanana
Bonus: quick, healthy and simple ingredients
Easy, quick and very delicious recipe for sweet potato curry. Made with only a handful of ingredients, this is a perfect dish for a mid-week dinner!
Ready in: 55 minutes (just 15 minutes prep)
Recipe by: AnnaBanana
Bonus: A delicious pizza substitute!
This naan bread pizza with roasted cauliflower is a great, and a much quicker alternative to a traditional pizza. Try it for lunch or dinner with some side salad and your favourite dip!
Ready in: 55 minutes (just 15 minutes prep)
Recipe by: GypsyPlate
Bonus: easy, tasty, delicious and nutritious dish
Dal, a staple in every Indian household. There are countless varieties. This is one of the most popular and it is always found in any Indian restaurant.
Bonus: super-fast, easy and incredibly delicious
Make the perfect banana curry with our stress-free and much loved recipe. It’s so easy you can’t go wrong – from pan to plate in minutes!
Ready in: 15 minutes
Recipe by: WarriorInTheKitchen
Bonus: mega quick, delicious and so simple
Transform your delicious summer garden vegetables like zucchini and eggplant into a flavorful farm-to-table style meal!
Ready in: 30 minutes
Recipe by: GreedyGourmet
Bonus: easy, versatile, delicious, but yet simple, can be stored for a while in the fridge
Try this irresistible mushroom bhaji recipe today, which is perfect for vegetarians and vegans.
Bonus: simple, delicious and versatile dish
Flavourful Pea Pulao with Lemon. A zesty yet sweet, light but filling rice dish handed down through generations.
Ready in: 55 minutes (just 10 minutes, prep)
Recipe by: Cooktoria
Bonus: tasty, healthy and nutritious dish
This Tofu in Indian Sauce is just bursting with flavor. You’re going to love the delicious mix of spices in this simple but satisfying vegan dish.
Ready in: 50 minutes (just 10 minutes, prep)
Recipe by: SavorySpin
Bonus: easy, healthy, full of flavour and taste
This Easy Vegetable Tikka Masala is jam packed with veggies coated in a tangy, luscious, deliciously spiced sauce.
Ready in: 10 minutes
Recipe by: BelatedBrewery
Bonus: super quick, easy, tasty and healthy, can be stored for a while in the fridge
Try this easy spiced tomato curry rice with lentils and you will get an exotic side dish in no time!
Ready in: 13 minutes
Recipe by: CookedByJulie
Bonus: fresh, tasty and luscious salad
Perfectly seasoned Paneer Spinach Salad! Perfect for lunch or dinner. An easy and wonderful summer recipe.
Bonus: easy, tasty and full of health benefits, can be stored for a while in the fridge. Sooooo easy.
This coconut curry is the easiest one we’ve ever made, but mixes it up with the top brass. You won’t find a better effort vs taste curry ANYWHERE!
Ready in: 30 minutes
Recipe by: CookedByJulie
Bonus: quick, mega delicious and healthy dinner
This saag paneer is the ultimate weeknight meal. If you love spinach and cheese then you will devour this.
Ready in: 35 minutes
Recipe by: SixHungryFeet
Bonus: tasty, healthy and simple recipe
Easy to prepare, delicious, healthy and creamy Palak Paneer with Tofu. Vegan and Gluten-free.
Ready in: 40 minutes
Recipe by: VeganOnBoard
Bonus: quick, spicy, healthy and so satisfying!
Simple but so tasty. Plenty of fresh vegetables in a rich and creamy spicy sauce. Simple but so tasty!
Ready in: 25 minutes
Recipe by: VeganOnBoard
Bonus: fast, tasty, hearty, full of health benefits
A rich, flavoursome bowl of red lentils, tomatoes and a top combo of spices that you will hopelessly fall in love with.
Ready in: 30 minutes
Recipe by: SpiceCravings
Bonus: delicious and healthy dish, can be stored for a while in the fridge
This Matar Paneer features spongy paneer cubes and tender green peas simmered in a richly spiced tomato-onion sauce ready in 30 minutes.
Ready in: 40 minutes
Recipe by: RachnaCooks
Bonus: easy, tasty and nutritious meal
This black eyed beans curry is super tasty and healthy. It is easy to make and is a good option for a healthy meal.
Bonus: great taste, easy and quick meal
Our stress-free take on the cauliflower classic. Sweet yet punchy, spicy yet smooth. Perfection is here.
Ready in: 35 minutes
Recipe by: RachnaCooks
Bonus: simple, spicy and so delicious
Baingan Bharta recipe is a delicious recipe made with fire-roasted large aubergines and seasoned with onions, tomatoes, chillies and spices. It is finger-licking delicious.
Ready in: 50 minutes (just 20 minutes prep)
Recipe by: ThisHealthyKitchen
Bonus: fresh, healthy and delicious one pot dish
A one pot curry dish that’s packed with big, bold flavour! This chickpea and mushroom curry is fresh and tasty, rich and filling, and completely and utterly delicious.
Ready in: 40 minutes (just 10 minutes prep)
Recipe by: EatTheLove
Bonus: fast, easy, delicious and healthy side dish
This easy vegetable side dish can be prepped in less than 10 minutes active time and on the table in 30 minutes later. I use coconut oil, which adds a subtle coconut flavor to the dish but feel free to substitute extra virgin olive oil if you don’t have any coconut oil in the pantry.
Ready in: 1 hour (just 20 minutes prep)
Recipe by: IndianAmbrosia
Bonus: mega healthy, fresh and so tasty meal
A fresh, healthy and vibrant beetroot sabzi that makes for a full meal along with Indian naan or rice.
Ready in: 42 minutes
Recipe by: TheBellyRulesTheMind
Bonus: quick, delicious and full of health benefits
Mumbai style Pav Bhaji, a lip smackingly delicious mashup of spicy potatoes and veggies served with dinner rolls. A quick fix loaded with lots of veggies and flavors.
Ready in: 25 minutes
Recipe by: VeggieDesserts
Bonus: easy, fast, healthy and tasty side dish
These aromatic Spinach Cauliflower Pakoras combine vegetables, Indian spices and gram (chickpea) flour to create tasty baked fritters. Vegan and gluten-free.
Ready in: 35 minutes
Recipe by: FramedRecipes
Bonus: simple, healthy, spicy and full of flavor
A tasty twist to the regular brussel sprouts. A simple preparation that results in flavorful, juiciest and tenderest oven roasted brussel sprouts.
Ready in: 30 minutes
Recipe by: JCookingOdyssey
Bonus: authentic, warming and luscious daal
This rich and aromatic creamy daal is from the kitchens of royals in India.
Ready in: 35 minutes
Recipe by: LathisKitchen
Bonus: easy, quick, tasty and nutritious
This Matar paneer is an onion tomato based gravy. This goes well with any roti variety or Pulao. This is so easy to make for a quick dinner.
Ready in: 25 minutes
Recipe by: BeyondMereSustenance
Bonus: quick, simple, healthy and nutritious recipe
Warm Indian spices give farm-fresh vegetables an exotic flavor in this quick and healthy dish!
Ready in: 45 minutes
Recipe by: EffortlessFoodie
Bonus: quick and easy to make, full of health benefits
A fusion style twist on a classic Indian curry. Halloumi is fried and mixed into a creamy and fragrant curry sauce, for a delicious Halloumi curry EVERYONE will love!
Ready in: 30 minutes
Recipe by: SpicyTamarind
Bonus: easy, tasty, comfort and full of flavour side dish
Made with split green gram or moong dal, this dish is an absolute comfort food.
Ready in: 35 minutes
Recipe by: SpicyTamarind
Bonus: healthy and easy-to-make, yet tasty side dish
Cabbage palya is a simple Karnataka style cabbage preparation that is served as a side dish.
Ready in: 30 minutes
Recipe by: MoonAndSpoonAndYum
Bonus: easy, tasty, spicy dish
A super flavorful, easy and healthy gluten-free & vegan Spicy Kale and Potato Curry! This Indian side dish, also know as aloo kale, is sure to make your taste buds happy!
Ready in: 30 minutes
Recipe by: Mrishtanna
Bonus: simple, quick, nutritious, perfect for a busy weekday evening
The aroma of fresh herbs and rice gives immense satisfaction once they are cooked. Enjoy this pressure-cooked pudina rice with a supporting ‘cool’ raita that balances the flavor.
Ready in: 1 hour 25 minutes (just 10 minutes prep)
Recipe by: CookWithKushi
Bonus: warm, soft and versatile bread
Garlic Naan Bread is a soft and chewy, garlicky and easy to make leavened Indian flatbread that can be served with any of your favorite Indian dishes. This can be cooked in the oven or on a cast iron skillet (tawa / tava).
Ready in: 50 minutes (just 10 minutes prep)
Recipe by: CardamomAndCoconut
Bonus: easy, delicious, spicy and nutritious dish
A flavorful, spicy, creamy tomato gravy with sauteed onions and tofu.
Ready in: 25 minutes
Recipe by: LivingSmartAndHealthy
Bonus: fast, healthy, spicy and authentic breakfast dish
Dal Pakwan is a classic breakfast dish from Sindhi, Indian cuisine. Chana dal is served with pakwan (crisp fried puri), drizzled with some tamarind chutney, mint-cilantro chutney and some chopped onions. Sharing an authentic recipe to prepare this lip-smacking chana dal, using pantry staples. This dal is traditionally served with pakwan, but it goes well with roti, puri or even steamed white rice.
Bonus: healthy, delicious and full of flavor
An exciting fusion of Pakistani spices combine with crunchy roasted cauliflower in this classically cooked dish.
Ready in: 25 minutes
Recipe by: NithisClicknCook
Bonus: quick, delicious and so satisfying
This Creamy malai kofta recipe is better than any restaurant! It is super easy, lusciously creamy and has got the wonderful flavours with silky texture!
Bonus: healthy, tasty and mega nutritious, can be stored for a while in the fridge
Vegan Chickpea Curry. Our awesome vegan take on the insanely popular dish. Ridiculously tasty and nutritious – just look at all that protein, fibre and iron.
Ready in: 40 minutes (just 10 minutes prep)
Recipe by: MyPlantifulCooking
Bonus: simple ingredients, easy and full of health benefits dish
This Indian tofu stir-fry is super flavourful yet secretly healthy! Plus, it is super easy to make & requires only simple pantry ingredients.
Ready in: 1 hour 10 minutes (just 10 minutes prep)
Recipe by: ThinlySpread
Bonus: easy curry recipe, full of rich and comforting flavours
A gently spiced easy recipe for autumnal roasted pumpkin curry. Cinnamon and ginger are paired with creamy coconut and earthy lentils to bring you the perfect meal for cosy nights in front of the fire.
Bonus: quick, fresh, healthy and delicious curry
This virtually vegan mango curry is refreshing, tropical, super-quick and soooooo easy! Don’t miss out on this one.
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 9 oz tofu (9 oz = 250 g)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion
- 1 tsp coriander seeds, ground
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 2 tsp curry paste (use a mild-medium one like tikka masala)
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- ½ cup créme fraiche (cream works too, as does vegan creme fraiche)
- 1 can coconut milk (15 oz = 435g)
- 1 mango (frozen (defrosted before using) also works, about 150g / 5oz)
Optional
- 1 tsp mango chutney
- 5 sprigs cilantro
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Cook rice or accompaniments according to package instructions.
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Get the tofu chopped and frying in some olive oil on medium heat. Dice the onion and add after 5 minutes.
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Add the curry paste, turmeric and coriander powder. Give it a good stir.
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Fry for a couple of minutes then add the tomato paste and give it another good stir, making sure it’s all mixed in.
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Next, add the coconut milk and let it simmer for another five minutes.
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While that’s happening cut the flesh out of the mango and give it a quick blitz in a food processor or by using a hand blender. If you don’t have either then give it a good mash with a fork. We want a nice puree.
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Add the pureed mango to the curry and stir it in.
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Finally stir in the creme fraiche (or thick cream or vegan creme fraiche) and let it simmer for another five minutes until it thickens. This step makes the curry flavour softer and less harsh.
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That’s it, the curry is ready! Serve with rice and/or naan bread.
Nutrition Facts
55 Vegetarian Indian Recipes – vibrant meals for a delicious vegetarian Indian feast!
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* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Appetizers, snacks, dips
Ready in: 30 minutes
Recipe by: ProfusionCurry
Bonus: crispy, delicious, healthy, perfect for lunch box
Aloo Tikki is a popular Indian street food. This recipe is perfect for teatime snack, light lunch or appetizer. It is very easy to make restaurant quality Aloo Tikki at home.
Ready in: 1 hour (15 minutes prep)
Recipe by: AllThatsJas
Bonus: spicy, tasty, healthy, yummy
These fiery little appetizers are absolutely perfect for holiday celebrations like the New Year’s or Fourth of July but also for any gathering and parties.
Bonus: super fast, fresh, healthy and delicious
The ultimate companion to any curry, this cucumber raita is incredibly quick and cooling – a refreshingly perfect side dish.
Bonus: quick, easy and such a satisfying sauce
Taking the best from both Indian and British chutneys, this Anglo-Indian is the easiest, quickest and tastiest tomato chutney you’ll find on either continent.
Desserts
Recipe by: TheCurryMommy
Bonus: tasty, high protein and healthy dessert
A sooji seero recipe that includes semolina, ghee, sugar, and milk. Nuts and spices are added based on preference.
Ready in: 50 minutes
Recipe by: VegRecipesOfIndia
Bonus: creamy, tasty, nutritious and healthy
Rice kheer is a popular Indian sweet dessert made with basmati rice, milk, nuts and saffron. Rice kheer is easy to make and is made with a one pan or one pot method. Rice kheer is basically Indian rice pudding and makes for a creamy delicious pudding.
Ready in: 30 minutes
Recipe by: CookWithKushi
Bonus: rich, healthy and so nutritious pudding
Carrot Halwa popularly known as Gajar Ka Halwa is a classic, rich and decadent, addictive melt in mouth pudding packed with dry fruits and nuts of your choice. A dessert that will not fail to impress anyone.
Ready in: 2 hours (only 5 minutes prep)
Recipe by: CookWithKushi
Bonus: super delicious, easy to make no bake dessert
Milk Barfi or Milk Burfi is a super delicious, easy to make, melt in mouth Indian sweet or fudge recipe prepared using 5 ingredients in less than 30 minutes. A perfect sweet to make on Diwali, Navratri, Holi, Christmas or any special occasion.
So what’s the first veggie recipe you’re going to create for your Indian cuisine night? Something quick and easy, but packs a punch? Or something that takes a little more effort, helping to evolve your cookery skills?
With such a delicious list of vibrant, super healthy Indian recipes that are all packed with veggies, flavour and powerful Indian spices, we understand it might be hard to just choose one recipe tonight.
So why not bookmark this page and make a note of all your favourite vegetarian Indian recipes you would like to make for a special spicy vegetarian feast.
With so many simple (but DELICIOUS) vegetarian Indian recipes, it’s never been easier to show off to your friends and family!
