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    Masala & Chai ยป Recipes

    Indian Vegetarian Recipes

    Welcome to Masala & Chaiโ€™s Vegetarian Recipes, where every dish is bursting with bold, plant-based Indian flavors. From creamy dals and spiced vegetable curries to refreshing lassis and cozy chai-inspired sweets, this collection is dedicated to satisfying meat-free meals that please both family and soul.

    Whether you're hosting weeknight dinners or looking for everyday comfort food, explore recipes like Saag Paneer, Strawberry Lassi, and Pumpkin Halwaโ€”all vegetarian superstar picks.

    • Dutch oven of aloo matar with a wooden serving spoon.
      Aloo Matar (Peas and Potato Curry)
    • Spinach moong dal in bowls served with rice.
      Dal Palak (Spinach Lentils)
    • Lauki Kofta curry in bowls garnished with cilantro and diced red onions.
      Lauki Kofta (Bottle Gourd Fritter Curry)
    • A stack of methi paratha with ghee, fresh methi, and served with dahi and achaar.
      Methi Paratha (Fresh Fenugreek Flatbread)
    • Kukuri bhindi served in a plate with chutney and lime wedges.
      Kurkuri Bhindi (Crispy Okra Fries)
    • A serving platter filled with roasted delicata squash chaat with a serving spoon.
      Roasted Delicata Squash Chaat
    • Aloo tikkis in a serving plate with chutney.
      Aloo Tikki (Crispy Potato Patties)
    • Bhindi masala in a plate with lemon slices, onions, cucumbers served with rice and rajma.
      Bhindi Masala (Okra Stir-Fry)
    • Rajma in a bowl with rice and red onions.
      Rajma Masala (Kidney Bean Curry)
    • Rubbing a masala covered lime wedge on grilled corn.
      Indian Street-Style Masala Corn (On the Cob + Salad Option)
    • Green beans aloo sabzi in a dutch oven with a side of kachumber salad.
      Green Bean Aloo Sabzi
    • Indian Kachumber salad with lemon wedges.
      Kachumber Salad (Indian Cucumber Tomato Salad)
    • Aloo gobi with paratha, dahi, and rajma in separate bowls and plates.
      Aloo Gobi (Potato Cauliflower Sabzi)
    • 15+ Indian Vegetarian Curry Recipes
    • Two bowls of curry with bread and vegetables.
      Kadhi Pakora
    • Chana dal with rice with an onion, tomato, and cucumber side salad.
      Chana Dal
    • Zucchini fritters in a platter with chutney.
      Zucchini Pakoras
    • A bowl of food with potatoes, eggplant and tomatoes served with roti and dahi.
      Aloo Baingan (Potato and Eggplant Curry)
    • Roasted stuffed eggplant in a platter with fresh tomatoes, rice, and dal.
      Indian Stuffed Eggplants (Bharwa Baingan)
    • A hand grabbing a samosa from a platter with chutney.
      Sweet Potato Samosas
    • Paneer Butter Masala in a Bowl with a piece of naan.
      Creamy Paneer Butter Masala
    • A stack of roti and folded roti in a tortilla warmer.
      How to Make Indian Roti
    • Cheesy naan pizza topped with basil and heirloom tomatoes.
      Easy 15-Minute Naan Pizza
    • Chaat-style shaved brussels sprouts salad in a bowl with a fork and lime wedge.
      Chaat-Style Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad
    • Pear and whipped brie on crackers in a platter.
      Whipped Brie Pear Cracker Bites
    • Baked loaf of bread with slices that are filled with cranberry sauce, brie, and topped with jalapeรฑos.
      Cranberry Brie Pull-Apart Bread
    • Sweet Potato Vermicelli Pudding in dessert bowls.
      Sweet Potato Seviyaan Kheer
    • Black Eyed Peas Curry with rice and achaar.
      Lobia Masala (Black Eyed Peas Curry)
    • Sweet potato chaat with pomegranates in a palm leaf bowl with an appetizer pick.
      Street-Style Sweet Potato Chaat
    • A small dessert bowl of fruit chaat with an appetizer pick.
      Fruit Chaat
    • A head of cauliflower 65 on a bed of raita surrounded by chilis and curry leaves.
      Roasted Whole Cauliflower 65
    • a sheet pan filled with nachos chaat with guacamole and sour cream.
      Indian Cheesy Nachos Chaat
    • A small sauce spoon scooping up chutney from a cocotte.
      Tamarind Date Chutney (Imli Chutney)
    • Tortilla chips in a plate with fresh limes, guacamole, and salsa.
      Homemade Tortilla Chips
    • Mattar paneer over rice in a pasta bowl.
      Mattar Paneer (Paneer and Peas Curry)
    • Three dessert bowls of fruit custard in a platter filled with fruits and flowers.
      Fruit Custard
    • Achaari Deviled Eggs with scallions in a large bowl.
      Achaari Deviled Eggs
    • Almond Halwa Croissants in a baking sheet.
      Almond Halwa Croissants
    • A platter full of roasted cherry tomatoes with grilled bread, basil, and two pieces of burrata.
      Roasted Cherry Tomatoes with Burrata
    • A bowl of cranberry chutney with orange juice.
      Cranberry Chutney
    • Cucumber Mint Raita in a bowl with a spoon with chili powder and extra cucumbers.
      Cucumber Mint Raita
    • A plate full of cream stuffed dates with a diya and saffron.
      Malai Stuffed Dates

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    Hi, I'm Shweta!

    I've been learning how to cook Indian food since I was a young girl in the kitchen with my mom. I'm currently living in Phoenix, AZ. Iโ€™m a full time tech consultant who also enjoys eating out at restaurants, discovering and supporting small business, and cozying up with a cup of chai.

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