By Niveditha Kalyanaraman
August 31, 2023
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Veganism as a lifestyle choice has aged extremely well with new dairy-free recipes popping up every minute. Being vegan might sound difficult in India but as a country with a rich food platter, there's definitely food for all! Here are 12 healthy vegan Indian dishes you must try to increase your protein intake while keeping the taste quotient up!
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Made with yoghurt- free dough and studded with garlic, jalapeño, and onion to add extra pockets of flavor, this is a dish worth drooling over!
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Chickpeas are a tasty protein source and blended with spinach leaves and spice, this is a warm purée that'll leave you wanting more.
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No Indian cuisine is complete without an addition of chutney. Taking innovation head on, this tangy blend of tomato and tamarind is enhanced by black mustard and cumin seeds to make it the perfect side for naan, dosas, idlis and more!
Missing out on burgers? Hit your burger FOMO with this unique dish. All the classic ingredients of chana masala—chickpeas, tomato gravy, cumin, mango powder, and ginger—make an appearance in the patties, that are piled with fresh veggies and nestled between whole wheat buns.
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Afraid your vegan diet might not be filling enough? You can never go wrong with a dash of potatoes. Golden potatoes blended with cashews and a hearty dose of Indian spices, green peas, and a hefty dose of chickpeas will make sure you stay full until you crave the next round!
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What's the matter? Potato boring you out? Try it with some Matar. This classic potato and peas combination is a healthy and filling dish for your senses.
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Roti is already healthy but add in the protein you miss and you get an even healthier version! Sprouts and spinach help keep you full and add the taste you crave.
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The desi version of an omelette without the egg, it is loaded with healthy protein from chickpea flour and tons of nutrition from veggies. The perfect guilt-free breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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If you've a sweet tooth and miss having sweets, here's a dairy-free dessert that gives your teeth the crunch it craves. With a cardamom-scented center, it's a dessert to live for!
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Also called sweet Pongal, it is delectable, cardamom-scented rice and lentil pudding studded with cashews and raisins. Addictive and vegan, here you go sweet lovers!
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Add the fab value to your dishes with a tangy, dairy free side of carrot pickle. They are fermented and probiotic and taste so vibrant with salty and spicy flavor notes.
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Comforting food, this lentil rice is a family favourite in many households and is a tasty source of protein and is a must have in vegan diets!
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