Advanced Diwali wishes to all my readers! Every year brings new joy, new memories, and...new recipes!
I have a great collection of recipes thoroughly enjoyed by readers that I think are great vegan options for this holiday season!
Diwali is a time for celebration, and what better way to enjoy the festivities than with a delicious vegan meal?
There are so many unique vegan dishes to choose from! Plan a delicious vegan feast with these menu ideas.
So pull out your apron and get cooking - Diwali is just around the corner, and you'll need to have your Diwali menu ready in no time!
Whether you are looking for appetizers, main courses, or desserts, I have tried to cover all of them.
If you're looking for Diwali menu ideas that are both festive and vegan-friendly, look no further.
You'll find everything from appetizers like veg puff and pakoras to main courses like curries and stir-fries, as well as delicious Diwali desserts like halwa, kheer, and more.
So what are you waiting for? Try out these amazing Diwali recipes today!
What is Diwali or Deepavali?
Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is one of the most important festivals in India. It is a time for celebration and feasting with friends and family, marked by colorful decorations, fireworks, traditional Diwali foods, and beautiful lights.
Here are some of my favorite Diwali recipes that are sure to please all your guests and make this Diwali a truly memorable one.
Sweets and Snacks
Diwali sweets and snacks are a must-have for any Diwali celebration. Whether you're looking for something simple and sweet, like ladoo or halwa, or something more savory and indulgent, like cutlets or pakoras, you'll find plenty of delicious Diwali recipes to choose from here.
Vegan Mysore Pak
This Mysore Pak is made without ghee but has all the flavor and the correct texture, like the traditional version.
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Calories :206
Karjikai Recipe
It's quite common for Indians to prepare this karjikai recipe for festivals like Diwali or Ganesha Chaturthi.
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Calories :49
Rava Ladoo
Rava laddu or Sooji ladoo is one of the common and favorite dessert in India. It is prepared with just the right mix of Rava (a.k.a semolina), coconut flakes, nuts, sugar, and a non-dairy binder ingredient.
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Calories :186
Moong Dal Ladoo
Moong laddu is a dessert specially made during Navaratri, Ashtami, and Diwali as a prasad. In India, many desserts are made using ghee, which is not vegan. But my recipe of moong dal ladoo is vegan and gluten-free.
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Calories :304
Peanut Jaggery Ladoo Recipe
Sweet Peanut balls is an easy and healthy snack that you can munch on anytime. If you are going to dig into a snack between meals, you might as well make it a healthy choice.
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Calories :106
Instant Pot Badam Burfi With Almond Flour
Instant Pot Almond Katli is an easy, creamy and decadent dessert that you can prepare in less than 15 minutes!
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Calories :173.3
Badam ladoo - Almond Balls Recipe
It is super easy to prepare this delicious, vegan, and gluten-free badam ladoo with almond flour. I prepared this badam ladoo in two different versions. One sweetened with sugar and one with jaggery.
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Calories :254
Sabudana Kheer
Sabudana Kheer is one of India’s popular recipe and is usually prepared as a dessert during festivals. Here is my vegan version of that recipe and made in Instant Pot.
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Calories :393
Chana Dal Payasam (Instant Pot)
This Chana dal payasam is made in an instant pot pressure cooker with jaggery and coconut milk.
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Calories :331
Atta Halwa Recipe
This wheat flour halwa is made with wheat flour, oil, or vegan ghee, and a sweetener. The sweetener is traditionally sugar, but I have used jaggery instead.
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Calories :277
7 Cup Sweet
A simple and easy 7 cup sweet that has simple ingredients like besan, coconut, sugar, plant-based milk, and oil.
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Calories :57
Vegan Rava Kesari
Best Vegan Rava Kesari made with simple ingredients. Always Liked by kids 🙂
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Calories :488
Instant Pot Seviyan Kheer
Vermicelli kheer is a delicious dessert typically prepared with milk, sugar and vermicelli strands. Easy and delicious Indian dessert.
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Calories :194
Mango Kesari (Sheera)
Mango sheera or mango Kesari is made with semolina, saffron, vegan ghee, sugar, and of course, the main ingredient - Mango pulp.
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Calories :265
Beetroot Cutlets
If there is ever an easy way to feed Beets to kids, this is it! Make it spicy or make them plain, but this crispy snack will get them intrigued and hooked.
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Calories :148
Broccoli Cutlets
Try these easy and delicious cutlets for your evening snack time.
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Calories :34
Masala Vada Recipe
Masala Vada is a very simple snack recipe, yet tastes heavenly when done right. It can be a standalone snack or a part of a multi-course meal but sure to be a showstopper.
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Calories :166
How To Make Chakli
Chakli is rice flour mixed in a savory combination of black gram and cumin seeds, fried to golden brown perfection makes an irresistible snack.
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Calories :247
Onion Pakora Air Fryer
Onion Pakodas are a good snack for a cold wintery day and best tasting when they are served hot.
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Calories :276
Sabudana Upma
Sabudana Khichdi, a.k.a Sabudana Upma, is made with tapioca pearls, roasted peanuts, and boiled potatoes with supporting condiments.
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Calories :491
Vegetable Poha Recipe
Vegetable Poha is a quick breakfast or snack food made of beaten rice or flattened rice from the Indian cuisines.
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Calories :113
Sabudana Vada Recipe - Javvarisi Vadai
Sabudana Vada is a very popular Indian snack made with tapioca pearls (sago), boiled potatoes, and peanuts. With flavorful ingredients, this deep-fried (or pan-fried) dish can be great as a tea time snack or as finger food in your next family event.
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Calories :51
Veg Puff Recipe
Vegetable Puff is a snack with crisp & flaky outer layer and mixed vegetables stuffing in the core. It is a quick and tasty way of the satisfying urge of something savory.
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Calories :182
Instant Pot Pav Bhaji
This homemade Instant Pot Pav Bhaji recipe is a classic Indian popular street food that is flavorful and filling.
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Calories :115
Urad Dal Bonda
Urad dal Bonda is a snack and made with split black gram and few spices.
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Calories :255
Air Fryer Cabbage Pakora
This air fryer pakora is prepared with shredded cabbage and gram flour and comes out as the best, crispy pakora you've ever tasted!
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Calories :198
Masala Peanuts
This Masala Peanuts recipe is along the lines of masala groundnut from popular brands like "Haldiram" that you can prepare at home to please adults and kids alike.
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Calories :304
Main dishes
Main dishes are another important part of Diwali celebrations, and luckily for vegans, many Diwali recipes focus on delicious plant-based dishes.
Whether you're looking for something simple like chana masala or cabbage kofta or more elaborate options like dal tadka or rajma masala, there is sure to be a Diwali dish that will satisfy your cravings make this Diwali one to remember.
How To Make Dosa Batter (Dosa Recipe)
Dosa batter is prepared with 3 main ingredients. This popular breakfast is not only healthy but also delicious when you serve with chutney or sambar.
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Calories :51
Neer Dosa | The Best 3 Ways Of Neer Dosa
Unlike other South Indian dosa recipes, this neer dosa does not require any lentils and needs only three main ingredients: rice, water, and salt. This is the version I have shared in this recipe and in my video.
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Calories :92
Idli Batter Recipe (Soft Idli Recipe)
Soft and fluffy idlis dunked in onion sambar or a side of chutney can be too good to pass. Known not only for how nutritious and delicious it is but also for how easy it is to prepare when you pay attention to certain details.
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Calories :220
Instant Pot Vegetable Korma
This Instant Pot vegetable korma is made with fresh aromatic Indian spices, cashew nuts, veggies, and coconut milk. Perfect weeknight meal!
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Calories :249
Tofu Butter Masala
Tofu butter masala is nothing but a vegan version of paneer butter masala. My vegan version features Tofu simmered in a flavorful tomato and spice base.
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Calories :126
Instant Pot Vegetable Biryani
The vegetable biryani is one of the authentic and aromatic rice dishes prepared with a rich creamy base and vegetables.
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Calories :304
Methi Dosa
Methi Dosa is a soft Dosa made with Fenugreek seeds and Rice. Methi seeds are a powerhouse of nutrients and they also keep the body cool. So this perfect for summer days.
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Calories :218
Adai Recipe (Mixed Lentil Dosa)
Adai dosa is a great way to start your day, and it's sure to satisfy your hunger. I made this mixed lentil dosa using matta rice, and turned out so good.
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Calories :443
Palak Puri Recipe
Puris are a deep-fat fried bread made from unleavened whole-wheat flour. It has its origin from the Indian subcontinent and typically prepared as a breakfast option.
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Calories :315
Instant Pot Vegetable Rice
Instant Pot Vegetable rice or Vegetable Pulao is an easy one-pot rice dish mixed with a variety of vegetables and flavored with aromatic spices. I am sharing an easy way to cook this delicacy in less than 30 minutes.
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Calories :292
Instant Pot Mushroom Rice
Instant Pot Mushroom Rice is as easy to prepare as it sounds. With all the right spices in hand, I was done with the cooking part in less than 30 minutes. Not many entrees can qualify for that.
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Calories :245
Bengali Masoor Dal
Bengali masoor dal is a simple yet flavorful recipe that can be made in under an hour.
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Calories :101
Dal Tadka Instant Pot
Dal fry or dal tadka is typically made using Toor dal (Yellow lentils), but you can always substitute that with other options like Masoor Dal or Moong dal.
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Calories :95
Chana Dal Recipe (Instant Pot)
Chana dal is nothing but split Bengal grams cooked in aromatic spices. Its a perfect meal for a busy weekday.
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Calories :128
Vegan Matar Paneer With Tofu
This Tofu Matar Masala or Tofu and Green Peas curry is a vegan version of the classic and very famous Indian dish - "Matar Paneer"
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Calories :180
Vegan Saag Paneer
Vegan saag paneer is easy to make and can be on the table in under an hour. This tofu saag paneer is hearty, filling, and healthy.
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Calories :220
Palak Rice - Instant Pot & Stovetop
Spinach rice is a simple, vegan, and one-pot meal. Perfect for kid's lunch boxes.
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Calories :235
Instant Pot Matar Pulao
Cilantro Peas Rice(Matar Pulao) is a very simple and flavorful dish. A few flavorful spices in a cilantro, coconut and green chili base make a powerful combination that is bursting with flavor.
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Calories :315
Bhindi Masala (Indian Okra Curry)
This Bhindi masala is vegan and is easy to make, full of flavor, and can be made with either fresh or frozen okra.
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Calories :172
Instant Pot Chana Masala
This deliciously spicy, tangy, vegan, healthy and protein-rich chickpea curry is a perfect match as a pairing for Poori or Chapati.
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Calories :115
Palak Tofu Recipe (Instant Pot and Stovetop)
The procedure is fairly simple and does not require any overnight prep work. Check my step by step video for more details. Be sure to blanch the spinach before you blend them.
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Calories :219
Punjabi Kadhi With Air Fryer Pakora
This Vegan kadhi pakora is a healthier version of the traditional dish with no compromise on flavors or taste.
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Calories :126
Phool Makhana Curry
A simmering, spicy and sumptuous curry prepared with these fox nuts is something you cannot afford to miss in Indian cuisine.
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Calories :156
Easy Instant Pot Coconut Rice
This light and savory Instant Pot Coconut Rice is a South Indian rice variant prepared with simple ingredients like fresh or canned coconut milk, herbs, and spices.
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Calories :210
Instant Pot Pudina Rice
The aroma of fresh herbs and rice gives immense satisfaction once they are cooked. Enjoy this pressure-cooked pudina rice with a supporting ‘cool’ raita that balances the flavor.
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Calories :294
Mushroom Masala Recipe
Mushroom Masala is a simple and delicious recipe that is usually paired with rotis or Indian bread but tastes equally delicious when you pair it with rice.
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Calories :157
Broccoli Curry Recipe
If you're looking for an easy dinner recipe that everyone will love, then this Indian-style broccoli curry is the dish for you!
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Calories :145
Phulka Roti
This is a vegan and soy-free roti recipe. You can pack this into a lunch box or take this to potluck parties.
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Calories :276
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