Vegan

Explore the vibrant world of Vegan Indian Recipes with Manjula’s Kitchen! Discover delicious and nutritious plant-based dishes that celebrate Indian flavors.


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Grilled Tofu Sandwich

Low Fat, Sandwiches, Vegan

These are absolutely delicious and flavorful sandwiches that are quick and easy to make. Tofu sandwiches are healthy and appropriate for Vegans, too. The Tofu provides a great source of protein, while the Hari Cilantro chutney brings in a unique ethnic flavor to the sandwich. These sandwiches make a great “to-go” lunch.

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Potato Skins / Potato Bowl Chaat

Appetizers, Chaat, Gluten Free, Low Fat, Snacks, Vegan

These potato skins are beautiful potato bowls that are filled with spicy chickpeas. It is a mouthwatering snack that makes for a great presentation. For those who like to avoid oily/greasy foods, this is a wonderful option for a healthy appetizer with a lot of flavor.

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Puran Poli – Sweet Flatbread

Breads, Ganesh Chaturthi, Snacks, Vegan, Yugadi

Puran Poli is a flatbread with a sweet lentil filling. This is a popular bread in the state of Gujarat and Maharashtra and makes a great breakfast dish. But it is equally delicious served as a mid-afternoon snack.

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Kala Chana (Black Chana)

Dal (Lentils), Diabetic, Gluten Free, High Protein, Low Fat, Vegan, Winter Recipes

Kala Chana is very high in protein and provides a nutritional meal. It has a low glycemic index and is a good protein option for people with Diabetes. Kala Chana is a variation of the commonly found chickpea but it is dark brown in color and smaller in size. It is also known as Bengal gram.

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Poha (Flattened Rice)

Breakfast Recipes, Gluten Free, Snacks, Vegan

This dish is a favorite for breakfast or as a light snack in different parts of India. Being raised in Bihar, my mother was very fond of Chudwey. She would often prepare this dish as a special snack for guests to be served with tea. I have grown up loving this recipe and thought I would share it with all of you.

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Stuffed Karela (Bitter Melon)

Diabetic, Gluten Free, Low Cholesterol, Vegan, Vegetables Sauteed / Dry

Stuffed karela makes a great side dish to any meal. Karelas have many health benefits including a home remedy for diabetes.

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Moong Dal Soup

Dal (Lentils), Diabetic, Gluten Free, High Protein, Low Fat, Soups and Salads, Vegan

This is a healthy, vegan soup that is very high in protein. It is made with split Moong dal and flavored with “Hari Cilantro Chutney”. Moong Dal Soup is very flavorful yet simple and easy to make.

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Gajar Matar (Carrots With Green Peas)

Diabetic, Gluten Free, Low Fat, Vegan, Vegetables Sauteed / Dry, Winter Recipes

Gajar Matar is a healthy and easy recipe to make. This mildly spiced, colorful dish can compliment just about any meal.

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Sabudana Vada (Fried Dumplings of Potatoes and Tapioca)

Appetizers, Ganesh Chaturthi, Gluten Free, Krishna Janmashtami, Navaratri, Snacks, Vegan

Sabudana Vada is a delicious snack with a great texture. It is crunchy on the outside and soft inside. This can satisfy just about anybody, even those on a gluten-free diet. This recipe is completely gluten free.

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Bhel Puri Chat(Spicy Crunchy Snack)

Appetizers, Chaat, Snacks, Street Food Recipes, Summer Recipes, Vegan

This is a simple spicy snack with a light crunch! This is very popular with street vendors in Mumbai, Bhel puri. Every street vendor has his own twist but it doesn’t matter how you make it. Two main ingredients remain the same . . . puffed rice (murmura) and fine sev.

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Mattar Ke Kachori (Spicy Puff Pastry)

Appetizers, Breads, Snacks, Vegan, Winter Recipes

Mattar Kachori is delicious, fried puff pastry filled with spicy green peas. Mouth watering snack also can be served as part of main meal.

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Crispy Spinach Pakoras

Appetizers, Gluten Free, Snacks, Vegan, Winter Recipes

Spinach pakoras are delicious as a snack. Spinach pakoras can be served many different ways and they always taste great. One of my favorite ways to serve these pakoras as papdi chaat.

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Panna (Green Mango Drink)

Beverages, Gluten Free, Summer Recipes, Vegan

Panna is a mango drink, also known as amras or amjhora. This is made with green cooking mangoes. Panna is a very popular drink for hot summer days. Raw mango pulp with black salt, sugar, and mint has a very cooling effect against hot and dry wind.

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Stir-Fry Arbi (Taro Root)

Gluten Free, Karwa Chauth, Krishna Janmashtami, Vegan, Vegetables Sauteed / Dry

Arbi is stir-fry and mildly spiced with light crunch makes a great side dish or also can be served as an appetizer. Aroma of carom seeds (ajwain) makes this dish very inviting.

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Chole Chaat (Spicy Chickpeas)

Appetizers, Chaat, Gluten Free, Street Food Recipes, Vegan

Chole chaat makes a great snack for people who enjoy spicy food. This is a very easy recipe to prepare, and quite an aromatic dish.

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