World Vegan Day 2023:  10 Indian Vegan Dishes To Try At Least Once

By Shreya Goswami

October 31, 2023

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Did you know that Indian cuisine is already packed with dishes that don’t rely one bit on animal-derived foods? Here are some that you should learn to cook and relish on this World Vegan Day 2023.

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Chole

A popular Punjabi dish made with chickpeas and spices that is enjoyed with puris and bhaturas, this one is essentially a one-pot dish.

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Baingan Chokha

Roasted brinjals are chargrilled, peeled and mashed with onions, garlic, coriander leaves, mustard oil and salt to make this one.

Aloo Gobhi

A classic Indian curry made with potatoes and cauliflower cooked with spices, onions and tomatoes, this one has versions cooked across the nation.

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Sambar

A medley of seasonal vegetables is cooked with lentils, curry leaves, mustard seeds and tamarind paste to make this South Indian staple.

Samosa

Believe it or not, this world-famous Indian snack is fully vegan and loaded with flavours of potatoes and spices.

Litti

This Bihari street food and its Rajasthani counterpart called Baati are both stuffed and fried balls that are totally vegan.

Pakoda

Call them Bhajiya, Telebhaja or Pakoda, this Indian street food boasts of vegetables cooked with a besan batter.

Puliyodarai

This tamarind rice from Tamil cuisine is 100% vegan and flavoured with tamarind pulp, spices and curry leaves.

Rajma Masala

A beloved Punjabi staple consumed all year through, this one is a rich kidney beans dish enjoyed with rice.

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