Most people don't realise how much Indian food is already vegan โ or is one simple substitution away. Dal tadka is vegan (use oil instead of ghee). Dosa and idli are vegan. Most sabji (vegetable dishes) are vegan. Rajma is vegan. The list is enormous. This section identifies every naturally vegan dish and those requiring only a ghee-to-oil swap.
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Each recipe will include the full method, science commentary on every step, failure prevention notes, and links to the relevant Art of Cooking technique page. The categories below show what's coming.
Recipe categories
What's coming
Naturally Vegan Dal
Tarka Dal with oil, Moong Dal, Rajma, Chole
Already vegan โ just use oil in tadka
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Naturally Vegan Vegetables
Most sabji preparations, Baingan Bharta, Aloo dishes
Use oil not ghee โ taste is nearly identical
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South Indian (mostly vegan)
Dosa, Idli, Rasam, Sambar, Rice preparations
South Indian cooking is naturally vegan-friendly
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Breads
Roti and most parathas with oil substitution
Plain roti is vegan โ just use oil not ghee for finishing
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Vegan Adaptations
Vegan Butter Chicken using cashew cream, Vegan Dal Makhani
Clever substitutions that preserve the dish character
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