This Choti Diwali, ignite a diya (oil lamp) and fill your home with the lovely scents of these plant-based treats. (Image Source: Pinterest)
This Choti Diwali, ignite a diya (oil lamp) and fill your home with the lovely scents of these plant-based treats. Conscious eating is easier and tastier than ever, enabling everyone to rejoice over light defeating darkness with an open heart and full stomach.
For health-conscious food lovers who appreciate a vegetarian diet, this Diwali is an ideal opportunity to savor the wonderful flavors of Indian heritage in a gentle, vegan manner. Most traditional Indian foods are vegan to begin with or can easily be made without dairy. Therefore, you can indulge in a fantastic feast without even missing out on the celebratory excitement.
Samosas and Pakoras:
These triangular pastries (samosas) and basic vegetable fritters (pakoras) are usually naturally vegan. Just ensure that they are fried using oil, not ghee (clarified butter).
Chakli/Murukku:
Crispy spiral snacks made of rice and gram flour with spices. They are traditionally vegan, crispy, and an essential snack.
Aloo Tikki:
Basic potato patties shallow-fried. Serve them with fresh mint-coriander chutney and sour tamarind sauce.
Tandoori Gobi (Spicy Cauliflower Bites):
Cauliflower florets marinated in a creamy mixture of cashew-based yogurt (or store-bought vegan curd) and spices, then baked or air-fried to perfectly spiced perfection.
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Fruit Chaat:
A light, refreshing salad of diced seasonal fruits (such as apples, bananas, grapes, and pomegranates) tossed with a dash of chaat masala and a splash of lime juice. It's vegan by nature, colorful, and healthy.
Simple Pulao:
Scented basmati rice cooked in whole spices, peas, and carrots. This is normally cooked in oil and is an excellent, simple main course.
Diwali is incomplete without Indian sweets, or 'mithai.' Replacing dairy with plant-based versions is simple and tasty.
Coconut Ladoos:
Use shredded coconut, sugar or jaggery, and coconut milk to make these festive sweet balls instead of condensed milk. They are easy, quick, and very celebratory.
Vegan Halwa:
A comfort dessert such as Carrot Halwa or Almond Halwa can easily be prepared using plant milk (such as almond milk or oat milk) and a small amount of oil or vegan butter in place of ghee.
Vegan Kheer (Rice Pudding):
Cook rice slowly in a creamy plant milk such as cashew or almond milk until it becomes creamy. Add cardamom, saffron, and nuts for an indulgent, dairy-free pudding.
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