IntermediateLunch
Paneer Tikka Salad with Roasted Chickpea Croutons & Pomegranate-Tamarind Dressing
Charred paneer chunks over mixed greens with a tangy-sweet, spiced vinaigrette
743 cal · 26g protein · 35 min
Cuisine & diet · 107 recipes
Vegetarian Indian-Style Recipes
Vegetarian dishes in the Indian idiom — real recipes with macros. Every recipe below is from the Delicious.com kitchen, with full method, macros and a one-tap grocery list.
Intermediate
IntermediateIn-between
Chai Spice Buttermilk Lassi
Cool, tangy, aromatic—a cardamom-ginger yogurt drink with a pour of ghee on top
195 cal · 11g protein · 8 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Okra Fritters with Green Chili-Cilantro Emulsion & Charred Lemon
Delicate, crunchy okra batons in a fragrant chickpea batter, with a drizzle of bright chili oil
820 cal · 15g protein · 27 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Tandoori-Spiced Oyster Leaf Tartine with Whipped Feta, Burnt Chili Emulsion & Crispy Garlic Chips
Toasted sourdough spread with herbed whipped cheese, topped with oyster leaf and a vivid spiced oil
910 cal · 21g protein · 32 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Paneer & Pomegranate Seed Bhakri Crisps with Charred Tomato Chutney & Black Garlic Oil
Spiced millet flatbread crisps with vibrant garnish and umami oil
943 cal · 24g protein · 58 min
SophisticatedIn-between
Spiced Apple Butter & Black Sesame Custard Tart with Crispy Fenugreek Tuile
Warm pastry cream with caramelized apple and nutty crunch
712 cal · 2g protein · 55 min
SophisticatedSnack
Crispy Fenugreek & Chickpea Flour Chikhalwali with Burnt Sesame Brittle & Tamarind Drizzle
Toasted gram flour sweets with nutty crunch and sweet-sour finish
872 cal · 20g protein · 45 min
SophisticatedBreakfast
Saffron-Crusted Paneer Scramble with Charred Corn Silk, Black Cardamom Oil & Crispy Thyme
Silken paneer curds with burnished spice and delicate corn garnish
937 cal · 40g protein · 35 min
IntermediateBreakfast
Turmeric Poached Eggs with Crispy Paneer & Charred Tomato Chutney
Golden turmeric broth, aromatic cumin, browned paneer cubes
716 cal · 30g protein · 23 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Lentil & Mushroom Samosa with Tamarind-Chili Water & Mint Oil
Fried pastry, spiced lentil-mushroom filling, three temperatures
903 cal · 6g protein · 40 min
IntermediateLunch
Spiced Paneer & Okra Stir-Fry with Burnt Cumin-Garlic Oil
Pan-seared paneer, charred okra, roasted spices, ginger
783 cal · 22g protein · 32 min
IntermediateSnack
Crispy Chickpea & Amchur Snack with Fried Curry Leaves
Roasted chickpeas, dried mango powder, sesame, hot pepper
333 cal · 7g protein · 23 min
SophisticatedBreakfast
Shakla Dist Custard with Charred Tomato Confit & Crispy Teff Tuile
Silken egg custard infused with ginger, fenugreek & nigella; roasted tomato compote; toasted grain crisp
799 cal · 30g protein · 75 min
IntermediateDinner
Butter Paneer
Creamy tomato sauce with soft paneer in a buttery, fenugreek-scented gravy
565 cal · 18g protein · 40 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Paneer Tikka
Charred cubes of paneer marinated in spiced yogurt
415 cal · 15g protein · 37 min
SophisticatedDinner
Vegetable Biryani
Fragrant layered rice with spiced vegetables and aromatics
466 cal · 9g protein · 80 min
SophisticatedDinner
Malai Kofta
Paneer and vegetable dumplings in creamy tomato sauce
841 cal · 20g protein · 75 min
IntermediateDinner
Aloo Gobi
Spiced potatoes and cauliflower, golden and tender
288 cal · 7g protein · 60 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Samosas
Crispy pastry triangles with spiced potato and pea filling
349 cal · 3g protein · 70 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Naan
Soft, pillowy Indian flatbread with charred blisters
273 cal · 7g protein · 106 min
Sophisticated
Intermediate
SophisticatedDinner
Chickpea Curry
Creamy Indian-spiced chickpeas in tomato sauce
559 cal · 17g protein · 45 min
SophisticatedLunch
Beet & Eggplant Sabzi Khorish with Herbed Basmati
Charred eggplant, earthy beet, kidney bean braise, aromatic rice
1095 cal · 28g protein · 55 min
Good to know
How long do these take?
Half are done in about 28 minutes. The quickest is around 15 minutes and the longest about 55 minutes, so there is something here whether you have a spare hour or twenty minutes.
Are these authentic Indian recipes?
No, and we do not claim they are. These are dishes built on Indian ingredients and technique by the Delicious kitchen, which is why the pages say Indian-style rather than Indian. They are written to taste right and to work in a home kitchen, not to be a record of traditional cooking.
Is every recipe here vegetarian?
Every recipe in this collection is written without ingredients that break a vegetarian diet. We cannot vouch for the brands in your cupboard or for cross-contamination in your kitchen, so check labels as you normally would.
How many calories are in these?
Most land between 221 and 903 calories a serving. Every recipe shows its own calories plus protein, carbs and fat, calculated per serving rather than per batch.
