A roundup of 35 fantastic vegan Indian recipes to enjoy during Veganuary month. These recipes are protein-packed, so easy to make, budget-friendly, and absolute crowd-pleasers.
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- High-Protein Indian Vegan Recipes
- Chana Dal
- Indian Chickpea Salad
- Sprouts Salad
- Mixed Sprouts Curry
- Methi Chole [Fenugreek Chana Masala]
- Lehsuni Moong Dal [Garlicky Green Lentils]
- Lauki Chana Dal
- Nav Dhan Dal
- Sindhi Sai Bhaji [Spinach Dal]
- Soya Granules Aloo Matar
- Langar Wali Dal
- Sabut Moong dal [Green Moong Dal]
- Lobia Masala [Black-eyed peas curry]
- Soya Granules Gobi Matar
- Nav Dhan Masala Dosa
- Air Fryer Chickpeas
- Sindhi Dal Pakwan [Chana Dal]
- Sindhi Moong Dal Tadka
- Kala Chana
- Mixed Lentils Dosa
- Tiffin Sambar
- Chana Masala
- Broccoli Palak Dal
- Quinoa Mysore Masala Dosa
- Kale Chane Ke Kebab
- Cranberry Sambar
- Dal Makhani
- Spinach Dal - Instant Pot | Pressure Cooker
- Mumbai Style Ragda Pattice
- Sindhi Makhni Moong Dal
- Sindhi Tidali Dal
- Aloo Wadiyan
- Rajma Masala
- Quinoa Idli
- Varan Bhaat
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High-Protein Indian Vegan Recipes
Comes January and I am back to my vegan, plant-based diet. After enjoying all the scrumptious foods during the holidays, it's time for detox. I love reaching out to these protein-packed vegan meals. These high-in-protein meals satisfy my hunger and keep me satiated for a longer time.
Whether you are celebrating Veganuary or just want to eat healthy, these protein-packed Indian vegan meals will boost your metabolism and help you lose weight.
To kick off the New Year, I've rounded 21 high-in-protein Indian vegan recipes. These recipes are easy to make, delicious, and hearty. You're sure to love these delicious Indian vegan recipes! If you try any of my recipes, do share your valuable feedback, it means a lot to me. Thank you!
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Chana Dal
This recipe combines hearty split chickpeas with aromatics such as ginger, garlic, onion, tomato, and spices. It's super simple to make and perfect if you're vegan or gluten-free.
Indian Chickpea Salad
This healthy, vegan, salad is easy to make and comes together in under 10 minutes. It's great for summer and hosting parties and barbecues!
Sprouts Salad
Mixed Sprouts Curry
A wholesome and highly nutritious recipe that is naturally vegan and gluten-free. This dish goes well with plain rice, or with gluten-free jowar roti or chapati. It makes a hearty meal, perfect for cold, wintery days. The curry has a thin soupy consistency or gravy, as we call in Hindi “Tari”.
To sprout the lentils & beans, I used the guide - How to grow sprouts – lentils and beans
Methi Chole [Fenugreek Chana Masala]
A healthy and delicious way to enjoy your greens and proteins in this comforting fenugreek leaves and chickpeas preparation. Delicious, easy to make, and a great source of fiber and protein. This recipe is gluten-free and is ready in about 40 minutes.
Lehsuni Moong Dal [Garlicky Green Lentils]
This is one of my go-to dal recipes. It’s quick & easy, perfect for a lazy weekend or busy weekdays. Nutritious and flavorful dal is made with just a handful of ingredients and requires very minimal prep work.
Lauki Chana Dal
You can make this recipe in a stovetop pressure cooker, Instant Pot, or in a pot. Enjoy this tasty and nutritious curry with roti or rice on the side.
Nav Dhan Dal
I grew up eating dal every single day. My mom used to make different types of dals. I love to include a variety of beans and lentils in my diet. I am pleasantly surprised with the flavors and the texture of this Nav Dhan Dal.
Enjoy this nutritious, flavorful, aromatic dal with some Tandoori roti, paratha, or phulka, some salad, and a tall glass of lassi (buttermilk). I like to serve some dry subji like bhindi fry, methi aloo, aloo tuk, or baingan fry along with dal.
Sindhi Sai Bhaji [Spinach Dal]
Sindhi Sai Bhaji or Spinach dal is a power pack of wholesome nutrients. Spinach and lentils give a nice balance of nutrients to this dish. “Sai” in Sindhi means “green” and “bhaji” means “vegetables”.
Soya Granules Aloo Matar
This flavorful dish is rich in protein and nutrients, making it a nutritious option for vegetarians and those seeking plant-based alternatives.
Langar Wali Dal
This dal is made from whole black urad dal (black gram) and chana dal (split Bengal gram), cooked with a blend of spices, and has a creamy and hearty texture, delivering a delicious and comforting flavor.
Sabut Moong dal [Green Moong Dal]
This is a classic North-Indian style green moong dal, also known as “sabut moong dal” in Hindi. Being a north Indian, I grew up devouring this moong dal.
Lobia Masala [Black-eyed peas curry]
We all enjoy this simple, yet nutritious preparation of curry, rich in protein and fiber. I remember, sometimes my mom used to also add some greens to make it more healthy and delicious. I love lobia masala with steamed white rice and some roti on the side.
Soya Granules Gobi Matar
This Soya Granules Gobi Matar recipe effortlessly comes together with the convenience of Homemade Bhuna Masala, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or potluck gatherings.
Nav Dhan Masala Dosa
This dosa is made with a combination of 9 beans mix, quinoa, and lentils. Making this dosa fiber and protein-rich. Nav Dhan dosa can be enjoyed plain or with some potato stuffing. Either way, this dosa tastes amazing!!
Air Fryer Chickpeas
Air fry garbanzo beans are versatile. I enjoy snacking on them or use them as a topping for salads, soups, or grain bowls. They are a great addition to charcuterie boards or as a side dish for dinner.
Sindhi Dal Pakwan [Chana Dal]
I prepare Dal pakwan, occasionally to treat my family. With little planning you can make some amazing dishes, that will surely bring a smile to everyone’s face. And the best part of this dish is that you can make this dal pakwan using pantry ingredients.
Sindhi Moong Dal Tadka
Sindhi Moong Dal is not only delicious but also nutritious, thanks to the protein and dietary fiber content in moong dal, making it a satisfying and wholesome addition to any meal.
Kala Chana
We all enjoy this simple, yet nutritious preparation of curry made with chana, rich in protein and fiber. I love chana with steamed white rice and some roti on the side.
Mixed Lentils Dosa
Dosa makes an excellent breakfast/brunch, lunch, or even dinner for a completely well-balanced meal. Serve this dosa with some Tiffin Sambar and Coconut Chutney
Tiffin Sambar
Tiffin sambar is a quick and easy restaurant-style sambar, the perfect accompaniment to many South Indian dishes. Sambar is a lentil-based curry, with a stew-like consistency, made with lentils, a blend of vegetables, and aromatic spices.
Chana Masala
Enjoy this thick, stew-like consistency curry that’s an extremely flavorful, easy, one-pot meal, with the perfect blend of spices, and a completely hearty, healthy plant-based meal.
Broccoli Palak Dal
Whether you're a fan of lentils or looking for creative ways to incorporate more greens into your meals, this Broccoli Palak Dal recipe is worth trying. Its simplicity and delicious flavors make it a delightful addition to any vegetarian or vegan menu.
Quinoa Mysore Masala Dosa
Mysore masala dosa is a spicier version of masala dosa. Mysore Masala Dosa is popular for its spicy, hot Red Chutney, known as Mysore Masala dosa chutney. This spicy, hot red chutney is smeared inside the dosa and stuffed with classic potato filling
Kale Chane Ke Kebab
These healthy, gluten-free, and high-in-fiber, kale chane ke kebab are sure to be a winner at all times!
Cranberry Sambar
I love to experiment with my food. And Cranberry Sambar is one of the experiments I did when I ran out of tamarind to add to this sambar. Traditionally, tamarind is added to the sambar for a nice tangy flavor.
I added a handful of fresh cranberries to the sambar. And was thrilled with the amazing taste of cranberries added to this sambar. The flavors of cranberries blend in sambar so well and gave a perfect tanginess to sambar!!
Dal Makhani
Dal Makhani is also known as Madras Lentils. Makhani or makhni means “creamy” in Hindi. This dal makani happens to be one of the most popular dals served in Indian restaurants around the globe. This restaurant-style creamy, flavorful, aromatic Dal Makhani is very easy to make at home.
Spinach Dal - Instant Pot | Pressure Cooker
Spinach Dal made in an Instant Pot is a delicious and nutritious one-pot dish that combines cooked lentils with fresh spinach leaves, and aromatic Indian spices such as cumin seeds, asafetida. The Instant Pot makes the cooking process quicker and more convenient, while retaining the nutritional value and flavors of the ingredients.
Mumbai Style Ragda Pattice
Crispy aloo tikki (pattice/patties) served with some ragda (white peas curry), loaded with various sweet, tangy, and spicy chutneys (condiments), and garnished with some sev, fresh cilantro, onion, and a dash of lime, makes this chaat so flavorsome and delightful!
Sindhi Makhni Moong Dal
Makhani Moong Dal is a quick and easy, flavorful, creamy lentil without any added cream. Whenever I am under the weather or when I just don’t feel like cooking, this recipe comes in so handy. It is a great comfort food!!
Sindhi Tidali Dal
Tidali or tridaali means three lentils in Sindhi. Tidali dal is a popular lentil recipe from Sindhi, Indian cuisine. It is made with a combination of three lentils. The combination of three lentils makes this Tidali dal so unique and flavorful.
Aloo Wadiyan
It's a flavorful and hearty vegetarian dish that is popular in Punjabi cuisine. The sun-dried lentil dumplings add a unique texture and taste to the dish.
Rajma Masala
It is a highly nutritious, delicious, one-pot meal. Excellent protein-rich diet for vegetarians, and is great for meatless options as well. Rajma Masala is typically served over steamed white rice. This recipe is vegan and gluten-free.
Quinoa Idli
Idli is served in Indian restaurants around the globe and is much loved by all ages. Serve this quinoa idli with some sambar and coconut chutney for a complete power-packed, healthy meal. This recipe is gluten-free and vegan.
Varan Bhaat
Due to its simplicity and quick preparation, Varan Bhaat is a go-to dish on busy weekdays when there's limited time for cooking an elaborate meal.
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