Browse through this collection of the best Indian Vegetarian Curry Recipes. You will find easy indian curry recipes and elaborate restaurant style recipes as well. Plenty of the recipes are naturally vegan too.
Easy Vegetarian Curry Recipes
Indian and other South Asian cuisine, such as Pakistani, has plenty of vegetarian curry recipes. Many are made with vegetables, others with lentils, beans, paneer and even tofu.
Before you get started, there are a number of ingredients that you need to have to hand to prepare the curry base. Of course, these will vary based on the individual recipe.
- Onion, garlic, fresh ginger, green chili
- Tomato paste or tomato puree
- Indian spices to keep on hand: red chilli powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, coriander powder, cumin powder
- Whole spices such as cumin seeds, coriander seeds, cloves, cinnamon and cardamom.
- You may be able to substitute individual spices for hot curry powder also.
- For a restaurant style flavourful curry, use kasoori methi (dry fenugreek leaves), heavy cream and spice blend such as kitchen king masala.
- Olive oil or ghee
Serving Suggestions
To make a complete meal, Indian food is commonly served with breads and rice dishes.
Serve these indian vegetarian curries alongside
- plain boiled basmati rice or jasmine rice
- jeera rice
- takeaway style pilau rice
- Dal recipes
- Indian breads such as roti or chapatti or plain paratha
- garlic and coriander naan or peshwari naan
- kachumber salad or Indian onion salad
Leftovers can be stored in airtight container and kept in the fridge. The curries should generally be consumed within 2-3 days
Vegetables Curries
There are so many delicious indian curry recipes made with fresh vegetables.
Indian Vegetable Curry
Prepare this easy Indian Mixed Vegetable Curry recipe for a healthy midweek dinner. It is made with basic ingredients such as fresh vegetables and Indian spices. It is vegan, gluten-free and ready in less than 30 minutes.
Indian Mixed Vegetable Curry
Indian Vegetable Curry or Mixed Vegetable Curry is a dry curry made with carrots, cauliflower, green beans or French beans and green peas. The curry base is made from an onion, garlic and tomato curry sauce.
Aloo Gajar Matar
Aloo Gajar Matar is a delicious North Indian vegetable curry made with potatoes, carrots and peas. I make the gravy with onion, garlic, tomatoes and Indian spices to make it full of flavour but also comforting. Perfect for a mid week main or as a sabzi on the side, it takes less than 30 minutes to make.
Aloo Gajar Matar
Cabbage Curry (easy & quick)
This Indian Cabbage Curry recipe is so easy to make with simple ingredients. It is a flavorful dish that is suitable for vegans, vegetarians and is gluten-free. I love it with Gujarati Rotlis.
Indian Cabbage Curry
Aloo Baingan - Eggplant and Potato Curry
Aloo Baingan is an aubergine (eggplant) and potato curry from India and Pakistan. You can prepare this easy recipe as a mid-week meal. Naturally vegan and gluten-free potato curry.
Aloo Baingan Sabji
Dahi Aloo
Dahi aloo or Dahi ke aloo is a delicious and easy vegetarian curry, prepared with a basic and handful of ingredients such as potato and yogurt. In this recipe boiled potato is cooked in a little tangy and mildly spiced yogurt gravy.
Dahi Aloo
Aloo Methi
This Aloo Methi recipe is a simple but delicious Indian stir fry made with potatoes, fresh methi leaves, garlic and basic Indian spices. It pairs wonderfully with Indian flatbread such as gujarati rotli.
Aloo Methi
Aloo Shimla Mirch (Aloo Capsicum)
Aloo Shimla Mirch Sabzi, or Aloo Capsicum, is a delicious Indian curry made with sauteed potatoes, green peppers and basic Indian spices. It is a no onion and garlic recipe. Naturally vegan and gluten-free.
Aloo Capsicum Sabzi
INSTANT POT ALOO MATAR – NO ONION GARLIC
Aloo Matar, this classic, delightful and effortless Indian dish is too good to be missed. In this finger-licking curry, potatoes and green peas are cooked in a tomato gravy with basic spices.
Aloo Matar Without Onion Garlic
Aloo, Gobi Matar
Aloo, Gobi aur Matar Ki Sabji, is a simple, easy and homely classic North Indian curry recipe that can be made an hour. It is made using winter vegetables such as cauliflower, green peas and potatoes
Aloo Gobi Matar Sabzi
Zucchini Curry (Indian Courgette Curry)
My version of zucchini curry is prepared with basic Indian spices and is a dry sabzi. It's a simple recipe that can be prepared in less than 20 minutes.
Indian Zucchini Curry
KOBI BATETA NU SHAAK – CABBAGE AND POTATO CURRY
Cabbage and Potato Sabji or Kobi Bateta nu Shaak an everyday Gujarati style stir-fry prepared with potato and cabbage without using onion and garlic.
Gujarati Cabbage Potato Shaak
Vegan Brussels Sprouts Korma
An easy vegan Indian Korma recipe with Brussels Sprouts, green peas, cashew, coconut, and warming spices!
Vegan Brussels Sprouts Korma
Farali Potato Peanut Bhaji
Make my easy Gujarati style farali bateta for your next fasting day. This wrat aloo peanut sabzi is made with boiled potatoes, basic spices and topped with crunchy roasted peanuts.
Farali Potato Peanut Bhaji
Ringan Palita (Patika)
This Gujarati style dry aubergine curry is quick to make and only requires basic ingredients. It's vegan, gluten-free and ready in less than 15 minutes.
Ringan Palita
Sev Tameta Nu Shaak
Sev Tameta nu Shaak is a delicious Kathiyawadi Gujarati curry. It is prepared by combining fried gram flour noodles (crunchy sev) with a spicy and sweet tomato and garlic gravy.
Sev Tameta nu Shaak
BRUSSELS SPROUTS AND POTATO SABJI
This vegan dry sabji consists of shavings of Brussels sprouts and chunks of potato cooked in basic spices.
Indian Brussels Sprouts Potato Curry
Tindora Nu Shaak - Tindora Sabzi Recipe
This Tindora nu Shaak, or Tindora Sabzi recipe, is an easy Gujarati curry prepared with ivy gourd and basic spices. This vegan tindora recipe is gluten-free, healthy and can be ready in 15 minutes.
Tindora Sabzi
SWEETCORN AND PEANUT CURRY-KASOLI NU SAAK
This Gujarati Sweetcorn Curry recipe or Kasoli and Jugu nu Saak is an East African recipe and is made by Gujarati Indians who grew up in East Africa. It is tasty, delicious and quick.
Kasoli nu Shaak
Easy Potato Chips Curry – Dry
This Potato Chips Curry or Bateta Chips nu Saak is a Gujarati vegan potato curry that can be ready in under 15 minutes. It is a perfect pantry staple curry that requires few ingredients
Potato Chips Curry
Kashmiri Dum Aloo
This Kashmiri dum aloo, without onion and garlic, is easy to make and comes together in less than half an hour. Shallow fried golden baby potatoes are cooked in a hot red chilli and whole spices dum aloo and yogurt gravy.
Kashmiri Dum Aloo
Instant Pot Vegan Cauliflower Korma
Instant Pot vegan cauliflower korma Curry is comforting dish that is full of flavor.
Vegan Cauliflower Korma
Niramish Paneer
Amazing Niramish Paneer – a creamy and flavourful Paneer Curry that is my version of the classic Bengali Niramish curries. It is rich, delicious and cooked without onion-garlic.
Paneer Niramish without Onion Garlic
Rajma Recipe (Punjabi Rajma Masala)
This Homemade Punjabi Rajma Masala has an irresistible melt in the mouth texture. Rajma curry is made from red kidney beans, onion, garlic, tomato and aromatic spices. Often served with rice, lovingly known known as rajma chawal, this is a comforting and authentic dish.
Punjabi Rajma Masala
Kashmiri Bhindi
Kashmiri Bhindi is a light, quick and vegan okra dish that is sure to tickle your fancy.
Kashmiri Bhindi
Paneer Vegetable Makhanwala
My version of veg paneer makhanwala is made without onion and garlic. Instead, the creamy sauce is made with a carefully chosen aromatic blend of whole spices, nuts, saffron and cream.
Paneer Veg Makhanwala
Paneer Pasanda
Melt in the mouth paneer is filled with a nutty coriander filling then grilled. It's paired with a silky and creamy gravy prepared with tomato, nuts and aromatic Indian spices.
Paneer Pasanda
Mambazha Pulissery (Kerala Style Ripe Mango Curry)
Mambazha Pulissery Kerala Style is a preparation of ripe mango, coconut, yogurt and spices. It is mildly sweet, spicy and tangy and pairs well with plain hot and steamy rice.
Kerala Ripe Mango Curry
Aloo Tamatar Ki Sabji (Potato Tomato Curry)
This Aloo Tamatar ki Sabji without onion and garlic is an easy potato curry recipe. It is a North Indian recipe made with potatoes, tomatoes and basic Indian spices. It is naturally vegan and gluten-free.
Aloo Tamatar ki Sabzi
Punjabi Aloo Gobi
This Aloo Gobi is made Punjabi style with an onion garlic and ginger base. It's a dry sabzi you'll often find in Sikh temples, or Gurudwaras, served as langar. It's homely, comforting and can be ready in under 30 minutes.
Dry Punjabi Aloo Gobi
Tofu Dum Kali Mirch
Tofu Dum Kali Mirch is a lip-smacking vegan curry that is packed with flavours and so easy to make that can be done in a few tics.
Tofu Dum Kali Mirch
Bharwa Bhindi (Bharela Bhinda)
Bharwa Bhindi is a delicious sabji and is also known as Bharela Bhinda or Bhinda Sambharia. Fresh and tender okra are stuffed with a flavourful Gujarati style aromatic masala. Naturally vegan and gluten-free.
Stuffed Lady Fingers
Gujarati Batata Nu Shaak
Jamanvar Bateta nu Shaak is a unique Gujarati style potato curry with a gravy of spices, tamarind and jaggery.
Gujarati Bateta nu Shaak
Baingan Masala
Baingan Masala, or eggplant masala, is an Indian dish made with tender eggplant cooked in a North Indian style onion and garlic gravy.
Baingan Masala
Instant Pot Corn On The Cob Curry with Coconut
In this vegan and easy sweetcorn curry, fresh corn on the cob is cooked in tomato and coconut gravy. Can be made in any pressure cooker or on the stovetop.
Coconut Corn on the Cob Curry
Karela Sabzi (Bitter Gourd Curry)
This Karela Sabzi or Bitter Gourd Curry is a popular curry recipe from India made with a base of onions and spices. It is also known as Karela nu Shaak in Gujarat.
Bitter Gourd Curry
Bharwa Karela (Stuffed Bitter Gourd)
Bharela karela is delicious Gujarati dish made with bittergourd stuffed with a spiced coconut masala. It is the Gujarati version of the North Indian Bharwa Karela.
Stuffed Bitter Gourd
Sukhi Bhaji
Sukhi Bhaji or Batata Bhaji is a dry potato sabji made with boiled potatoes, green chillies and turmeric. It is most commonly served with poori.
Sukhi Bhaji
Aloo Lauki Sabzi (Dudhi Bateta nu Shaak)
Lauki Aloo, or dudhi batata nu shaak, is a homely curry made with bottle gourd and potatoes simmered in an onion, tomato gravy.
Aloo Lauki Sabzi
Bharela Ravaiya
Bharela Ravaiya is a Gujarati dish in which baby eggplants or aubergine are stuffed with a delicious bharwan masala.
Bharela Ravaiya
Valor Ringan Nu Shaak
Valor Ringan nu Shaak is an authentic Gujarati curry made with valor papdi, aubergine and basic Indian spices.
Valor Ringan nu Shaak
Baingan Bharta
Baingan Bharta is a flavour-packed Indian curry made with smoky roasted aubergine, that is mashed and cooked in a spiced onion, tomato masala.
Baingan Bharta
Ringan Dahi Varo Oro (Smoky Aubergine with Yogurt)
Dahi Varo Oro or Dahi Baingan Bharta, is a traditional winter dish from Kathiawad, Gujarat. It is made using smoky roasted eggplant, yogurt, lasan chutney and coriander.
Ringan no Oro
Parwal Nu Shaak
My parwal nu shaak is made Gujarati style with basic spices, lemon juice and coconut. It's ready in less than 15 minutes and can be served as part of an everyday Gujarati thali.
Parwal nu Shaak
Guvar Dhokli Nu Shaak
Guvar Dhokli nu Shaak is an authentic Gujarati dish prepared with cluster beans and multigrain dumplings. It's easy to prepare on the stove top or Instant Pot.
Guvar Dhokli nu Shaak
Restaurant style Indian curries
These vegetarian curries can be found in most indian restaurants.
Navratan Korma
Navratan Korma, or nine-gem curry, is a creamy Indian vegetable curry recipe. A variety of vegetables, fruit and nuts are cooked in a rich and creamy gravy.
Navratan Korma
Bhindi Bhaji (Restaurant/Takeaway style)
Prepare this delicious Bhindi Bhaji recipe for your next curry night! Okra are tossed in a onion, tomato gravy and flavoured with Indian spices - just like the Indian Okra Curry served at your local takeaway. This main or vegetarian side dish is naturally vegan and gluten-free. Don't forgot to check out the helpful tips in the post to make perfect Bhindi Masala without any slime.
Bhindi Bhaji
Authentic Chana Masala Recipe: Easy Vegan Chickpea Curry
This authentic chana masala follows a traditional Punjabi recipe and is naturally vegan. The steps for this Indian chickpea curry are easy to follow.
Authentic Chana Masala
Chana Saag
This easy Chana Saag recipe is a comforting meal prepared with chickpeas, spinach and Indian spices. Prepare chana saag curry just like your favourite Indian restaurants for the perfect weeknight meal.
Chana Saag
Bombay Potatoes
These easy Bombay Potatoes are full of flavour! Bombay Aloo takes only 20 minutes and is the perfect side dish to accompany an Indian meal. These Indian spicy potatoes are vegan and gluten-free.
Bombay Potatoes
Palak Paneer
Palak Paneer is a classic North Indian curry prepared with cubes of Indian cottage cheese simmered in a spiced spinach sauce.
Palak Paneer
Panch Phoran Paneer
Just when you think you've exhausted paneer recipes, here is one more! Paneer Panch Phoran is a creamy and rich recipe filled with warming flavours.
Panch Phoran Paneer
Brinjal Bhaji (Indian Aubergine Curry)
This quick Brinjal Bhaji recipe is a vegetarian Indian side dish that is served in Indian restaurants and takeaways. This Indian Aubergine Curry can be ready in 20 minutes. It is vegan, gluten-free and healthy.
Brinjal Bhaji
Paneer Palak Kofta Curry
In this Paneer Palak Kofta Curry, soft palak koftas are simmered in a creamy gravy made with a base of onion and tomato. It is an exciting twist on the authentic palak paneer.
Paneer Palak Kofta Curry
Shahi Paneer
My version of Mughlai Shahi Paneer is made restaurant-style with soft cubes of paneer simmered in a rich and creamy tomato gravy. It's perfect for special occasions thanks to the aromatic spices, nuts, saffron and lashings of cream.
Shahi Paneer
PUNJABI MATAR PANEER
Punjabi Matar paneer is one of the most popular Indian curries out there. This vegetarian curry made using green peas and paneer, both simmered in a delicious tomato, onion and cashew gravy with aromatic spices.
Punjabi Matar Paneer
INSTANT POT PALAK PANEER
This easy, delicious and vegetarian Indian curry Palak Paneer is one of the most consumed dishes around the globe. Now you can make in your Instant pot only in ZERO minutes!
Instant Pot Palak Paneer
Paneer Jalfrezi (Restaurant Style)
This Paneer Jalfrezi tastes just like the version you find in Indian restaurants. Paneer batons are simmered in an onion, garlic and tomato gravy. I add panch phoran and kasuri methi to give mind-blowing restaurant style flavour.
Paneer Jalfrezi
Saag Paneer
Punjabi saag paneer, a vegetarian and flavoursome dish that hails from Punjab, India. Prepared with fresh spinach and Indian cottage cheese.
Saag Paneer
INSTANT POT DUM ALOO – RESTAURANT STYLE
This finger-licking and warming restaurant-style dum aloo made in Instant Pot only in 5 minutes.
Instant Pot Punjabi Dum Aloo
Aloo Butter Masala (Makhani)
New Potato Butter Masala made with summery Jersey Royals is a luscious vegetarian curry with a British twist. It has a slight sweetness to complement the silkiest of gravies
Creamy Aloo Makhani
PANEER TIKKA MASALA
Microwave Paneer Tikka Masala is a delicious microwave curry recipe. Creamy paneer chunks are marinated in a tikka tandoori masala before being added to a rich gravy to create a wonderful North Indian Microwave Paneer.
Paneer Tikka Masala
INSTANT POT ALOO GOBI | SUKHA WITHOUT ONION GARLIC
This no onion and no garlic aloo gobi sabji is ready in the Instant Pot in just 1 minute! Cauliflower and potato curry in the pressure cooker is the perfect mid-week meal and only requires a handful of easy to find ingredients.
Aloo Gobi without Onion Garlic
Paneer Makhani (Paneer Butter Masala)
For Paneer Makhani, soft paneer pieces are simmered in an exquisite, rich and silky sauce made with butter, onion, tomato, cashews and aromatic spices. Perfect as part of your Diwali dinner menu.
Paneer Makhani
Restaurant Style Saag Aloo
This restaurant style Saag Aloo, or potato spinach curry, is made to an authentic recipe and is commonly found on British Indian Restaurant menus as a classic vegetable side dish.
Restaurant Style Saag Aloo
Pulses / Legumes
Kala Chana nu Shaak (Black Chickpea Curry)
This Black Chickpea Curry or Kala Chana nu Shaak is a Gujarati style curry. Black chickpeas are simmered in a sweet and tangy tomato tamarind gravy.
Kala Chana nu Shaak
Gujarati Tuver nu Shaak
Gujarati style Tuver nu Shaak or gungo peas/pigeon peas curry is an easy recipe. Naturally vegan and gluten-free
Pigeon Peas Curry
Whole Masoor Dal - Sabut Masoor Dal - Brown Lentils Curry
This Whole Masoor Dal recipe is perfect for a mid-week meal alongside boiled rice and roti. Sabut Masoor Dal or Whole Brown Lentils make a perfect Indian curry that is so quick and easy to prepare.
Brown Lentils Curry
Instant Pot Chickpea Coconut Curry
Busy weeknights call for this Instant Pot Chickpea and Coconut Milk Curry. It's a one-pot curry cooked directly in the Instant Pot using dried chickpeas. I skip the fancy spices and use easy curry powder for convenient yet delicious flavour.
Instant Pot Chickpea Coconut Curry
Spinach Chana Dal - Easy & Vegan
This easy Spinach Chana Dal or Dal Palak is an incredibly tasty Indian lentil curry recipe. Fresh spinach and an assortment of fragrant Indian spices are blended with creamy chana dal.
Spinach Chana Dal
RED KIDNEY BEAN AND COCONUT CURRY
Red Kidney Bean and Coconut Milk Curry, also known as maharage ya nazi, is a delicious recipe of East African and Indian cuisines. Buttery soft red kidney beans are simmered in a spiced tomato and coconut milk gravy.
Red Kidney Bean Coconut Milk Curry
RED KIDNEY BEAN & SWEETCORN CURRY
This Red kidney bean and Sweetcorn curry is packed with flavours, beautifully rich and the delicious combination of warmth and spice makes it the perfect hearty meal.
Red Kidney Bean and Sweetcorn Curry
Aloo Chana
This homely Chana Bateta without onion and garlic is pure comfort food. It's made with potatoes and chickpeas cooked in a flavourful sauce made with whole spices and tomatoes. I make it in one pot and it's ready within 15 minutes.
Indian Chickpea Potato Curry
Mag nu Saak – Easy Mung Bean Gujarati Curry
Mag nu Saak/Shaak or Mung Bean Curry is a traditional Gujarati recipe made with moong beans, tomato and garlic. This easy and quick recipe can be made in Instant pot and stove top. Serve this plant based and naturally gluten-free curry with rice, roti, salad and papad.
Mag nu Shaak
Instant Pot Trevti Daal -Three Lentil Daal with Spinach
This delicious and vegan Instant Pot Trevti Daal with Spinach hits the spot when you’re craving for comforting yet healthy food. Serve it up over the bed of rice and some fresh salad on the side!
Trevti Dal
Garlicky Moong-Masoor Daal with Carrot Greens
Yellow Moong and Red lentils cooked with Carrot Greens and double the amount of Garlic. Healthy and Flavoursome daal tastes delicious with Hot Roti, Phulka or Rice.
Garlic Moong and Masoor Dal
Masoor Dal (Red Lentils Dal)
Masoor dal, or red lentil dal, is a comforting dish that’s naturally vegan and gluten-free. Easy to make and bursting with flavour, it’s a go-to option for a hearty weeknight dish or as a side for your Indian meals.
Red Lentils Dal
Indian Curried Green Lentils Dal (Dahl)
This easy Green Lentil Curry also known as Green Lentil Dhal uses Indian spices to create a flavourful and nutritious plant-based meal that's easy on the pocket. Great for batch cooking and easy weeknight meals.
Indian Curries Green Lentils Dal
Vaal nu Shaak
Vaal nu Shaak, simply known as Vaal, is a delicious Gujarati shaak made with lima beans. This recipe is prepared with aromatic whole spices, tamarind and jaggery and is often served at Gujarati weddings.
Vaal nu Shaak
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Laura says
This collection of Vegetarian Indian recipes is absolutely gorgeous! As a vegetarian myself, found lots of inspiration in this post, can't wait to try some of these curries right away!
amy liu dong says
I only tasted a few Indian foods and these collections look so delicious.
I am so excited to try each recipe. Thanks for sharing this with us!
jamie says
Definitely saving these Indian Vegetarian Curry recipe collections. My husband loves food with curry and I would love to try some of these recipes for him. Thanks for sharing!
DK Park says
This curry recipe is a blessing to all of us, just look at how great it is! Thank you for this!
Cathleen says
I was looking for an exact post like this! Thank you so much for sharing, bookmarking for when I am craving curry 🙂
anna says
So many delicious options to choose from! Me and my family are doing meat-free January, so this post couldn't have come at a better time! Will be working my way through all of them!
Lauren says
I absolutely love all of the Indian vegetarian dishes. Browsing this list there is so many that I'd love to try but the Brussels sprouts korma has to be first! Sounds so good!
Jenny says
This is an excellent curry collection. We love curries and make one almost every week. I love all the options you are giving us here, can't wait to try them all. Thank you!
Vicky says
These recipes are so full of flavor I don't know which one to choose first! They all look so very delicious!
Megs says
The Indian Vegetarian Curry Recipes collection was an absolute feast of flavors! Thanks a bunch for sharing —it's a treasure trove for our vegetarian meal planning! 🍛🌿👩🍳😋