Easy Vegetarian Indian Recipes

If you think Indian cooking is complex, I am here to assure you that it is not. Cooking vegetarian Indian food, whether it is a simple kitchari recipe or a more elaborate shahi paneer recipe, is really about understanding a few key concepts, such as layering flavors and knowing which spice combinations work best for different types of dishes.

Many of the Indian vegetarian recipes I share here, such as bitter melon curry, sautéed bottle gourd, and mung bean curry, are dishes that I grew up eating.

Others, like this bhindi masala, smoked aubergine curry, and zucchini kootu, are regional specialties. And then there are timeless favorites such as cilantro mint chutney and pickled carrots and daikon that add bright flavor to any meal.

Whether you are new to Indian cooking or looking for easy vegetarian Indian recipes to cook at home, you will find plenty of inspiration here.