Change up your Thanksgiving celebration with an exotic twist with these tantalizing Indian vegetarian thanksgiving recipes! Redefine vegetarian holiday feasting with desi style dishes or classic thanksgiving recipes with an Indian twist.
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Incorporate Indian flavors to your Thanksgiving with a fantastic Indian fusion Thanksgiving menu.
Impress your family and guests, whether they are vegetarian or not, with an Indian-style menu that is packed with aromatic Indian spices and flavours.
From starters to mains, sides, desserts and drinks, there is something here for everyone for the holiday season.
These recipes would also go wonderfully in other holiday menu such as Christmas dinner.
Indian Vegetarian Thanksgiving Starters
This is definitely a tart for a special occasion - it is my crowd pleaser go-to recipe! Despite appearances, it is a very easy recipe.
Perfect for an indian-inspired menu!
Looks so pretty at the dinner table!
If you're looking for vegan thanksgiving recipes, this creamy soup is a great place to start!
Puff pastry is filled with a vegetable filling.
Samosas are the ultimate comfort food and the best part about this recipe is that with store bought puff pastry, its so easy to make at home!
Puts an Indian spin on smashed potatoes! Topped with tangy yogurt, chutneys and more!
Sweet Potatoes form the base of this fabulous chaat recipe. Adds a colourful and delicious treat to your thanksgiving table.
Vegetarian Thanksgiving Main Dishes (Indian)
For an exciting vegetarian thanksgiving dinner, these vegetarian main course recipes fit the bill!
A korma is the perfect addition to an Indian thanksgiving menu. This vegetarian dinner recipe is mild in spice so is suitable for most!
Brussels Sprouts and Potatoes are tossed in mild Indian spices. Easy to prepare on thanksgiving day itself as it is so quick to make.
A staple of Indian cuisine, this Indian dish is instantly recognisable.
Great for vegan dinners, this korma is made with brussels sprouts and veggies such as peas and green beans.
Sides
They may be called so, but these thanksgiving side dishes are incredible enough to take center stage!
It's a thanksgiving tradition!
This is a delicious recipe that is guaranteed to make your taste buds dance!
Indian food is incomplete with raita on the side. This version is made with butternut squash and is so refreshing.
Indian Thanksgiving Dessert Ideas
A great way to add a fusion twist to a traditional Indian recipe.
A gorgeous dessert to add to your holiday table.
Thanksgiving Drinks
Happy Thanksgiving!
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Vegetarian Indian Thanksgiving Recipes
Equipment
- 1 Frying pan
- 1 Kadai
- 1 Pressure cooker
- 1 Bowl
Ingredients
- appetizer
- side dish
- main dish
- dessert
- drinks
Instructions
- Choose a recipe or two from each category from post above to prepare for your Vegetarian Indian Thanksgiving, and follow the recipe instructions given in the individual post.
PLEASE NOTE: Nutritional values are estimated by a computer and may vary based on ingredients and portion sizes. For personalised dietary advice, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.
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Jessica says
Nice list! I love the flavors in Indian dishes, so I'm excited to try some of these this year...especially the chickpea tacos and brussel sprouts recipes 🙂
Hayley says
Chickpea tacos our favourite too 🙂 Enjoy!
Carrie Robinson says
We have one vegan/vegetarian member of the family, so these recipes will definitely come in handy for the holidays. We are always trying to make sure there are at least a few dishes on the dinner table she can enjoy. 🙂
Hayley says
Thank you 🙂
Moop Brown says
These recipes looks really tasty and I definitely want to try making some of these, even outside of Thanksgiving. Thank you for sharing.
Hayley says
You are welcome 🙂 Enjoy!
Jenny says
That's a wonderful collection of recipes. We love Indian food and it is such a great idea to have festive Indian dishes on the holiday table this year. Thanks so much!
Hayley says
Thank you Jenny.
Loreto and Nicoletta says
Wow, what an incredible vegetarian line up for a Thanksgiving meal. We are totally in. They all sound so delicioys, and my mind is just imagini g all the aromas and spices. This is so wonderful! Thank you for sharing such amazing dishes for a meal of gratitude! Well done!
Hayley says
Thanks a lot.
Kathryn says
These dishes all look fabulous and delicious! Can't wait to give some of them a try- thanks for sharing!
Hayley says
Thank you.
jamie says
Wow! These are a compilation of dishes perfect for this Thanksgiving festivity! Everything just looks great and very delicious! I'll definitely note everything! Thanks and loved them all!
Hayley says
So happy to hear that.
amy liu dong says
I love every recipe you've shared with us. They are all delicious and look so easy to make.
Hayley says
Thanks Amy.
Yu says
I LOVE Indian food, and this is a beautiful collection for the upcoming Thanksgiving! Thank you for sharing.
Hayley says
Thank you 🙂
Gloria says
Looks like a great collection of recipes. Our neighbours brought over some Indian Diwali treats and they were so good. I need to give some of these a try.
Hayley says
Thank you Gloria.