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    Easy Indian Vegetarian Recipes

    Welcome to Everyday Nourishing Foods, your destination for simple, wholesome Indian vegetarian recipes, perfect for lunch, dinner, and every meal in between.

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    • Curries & Gravies
    • Rice & Breads
    • Lentils & Dals
    • Beans & Chickpeas
    • Salads
    • Appetizers, Dips & Snacks

    Check out our newest recipes!

    • Close-up of Indian style pumpkin stir fry with tender orange pumpkin cubes sautéed with onions and spices, served in a white bowl.
      Indian Style Pumpkin Stir Fry (Kaddu Sabzi)
      Cook Time25 Minutes
    • Close-up of Indian pumpkin chickpea curry in a white bowl showing tender pumpkin pieces and chickpeas in rich spiced gravy.
      Cozy Pumpkin Chickpea Curry
      Cook Time30 Minutes
    • Indian Potato and Chickpea Curry (Chana Aloo)
      Cook Time40 Minutes
    • Close-up top view of roasted pumpkin and black chickpea salad with fresh cucumber, tomato, and herbs.
      Indian Spiced Pumpkin Chickpea Salad
      Cook Time35 Minutes
    • Top view of makhana raita with yogurt, cucumber, and fresh mint leaves in a white bowl on a dark surface.
      Makhana Raita Recipe (Crunchy Yogurt Side Dish)
      Cook Time15 Minutes
    • Indian spiced roasted tofu cubes served on creamy Indian yogurt salad with cucumber and tomato in a black bowl, garnished with coriander.
      Roasted Tofu Salad with Indian Yogurt Dressing
      Cook Time30 Minutes
    • Indian yogurt sauce (raita) served in a bowl, garnished with cilantro and red chili oil, perfect side dish for biryani and pulao.
      Indian Yogurt Sauce for Biryani & Pulao (Easy Raita Recipe)
      Cook Time15 Minutes
    • Bowl of Indian kala chana salad with cucumber, tomato, onion, and mint garnish.
      Indian Chaat Style Black Chickpeas Salad (Kala Chana Recipe)
      Cook Time40 Minutes

    Meal Ideas & Food Tips

    Find my collection of food tips, recipe roundups, and meal ideas to help you plan wholesome Indian meals with ease.

    • A collage showing red, yellow, and pigeon pea lentils in leaf bowls - a visual guide to beginner-friendly Indian dals.
      Best Lentils for Indian Cooking: Quick, Easy, and Beginner-Friendly Dals
    • Collage of four Instant Pot Indian vegetarian curries, including potato curry, spinach potato curry, lentils with rice, and chickpea curry, with a text overlay that reads 'Instant Pot Indian Vegetarian Curry Recipes.
      Instant Pot Indian Vegetarian Curries for Easy Meals
    • Collage of four Indian salad recipes including kala chana salad with cucumber and tomato, roasted tofu salad with yogurt dressing, tomato onion kachumber, and black-eyed peas with roasted pumpkin, with text overlay reading Indian Salad Recipes.
      The Ultimate Guide to Indian Salads: 13+ Fresh and Flavorful Recipes
    • Collage of four Indian comfort food dishes-dal with rice and cucumber salad, saag aloo, black-eyed peas curry with vegetables, and Indian spiced roasted veggies-with text overlay
      Your Ultimate Guide to Indian Comfort Food: 15 Must-Try Recipes

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    Ingredient of the Month: Chickpeas

    From creamy dips to hearty curries, chickpeas are one of the most versatile pantry staples in my kitchen. Explore simple, wholesome chickpea recipes that work for lunch, dinner, and even snacks.

    • A white plate filled with chickpea millet rice stir fry, garnished with fresh coriander.
      Chickpea Millet Rice - Quick Leftover Millet Stir Fry
    • A tray of golden brown Indian spiced roasted chickpeas on a white textured cloth background.
      Indian Spiced Roasted Chickpeas
    • Bowl of chickpea and kale curry served with basmati rice on a black plate with red rim.
      One-Pot Chickpea Kale Curry for Weeknight Dinner
    • instant pot chickpea curry with rice in a bowl
      Instant Pot Indian Chickpea Curry (Chana Masala)

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    Veggie of the Month: Tomato

    Explore my collection of Indian tomato recipes, from quick salads and chutneys to curry bases like Instant Pot curry sauce, that bring tangy, spiced flavor to everyday meals.

    • A white bowl filled with Kachumber salad made of cucumber, tomato, onion, and cilantro, garnished with fresh coriander leaves.
      Kachumber Salad (Indian Salad with Cucumber & Tomato)
    • Indian black-eyed peas butternut squash curry served in a white bowl, garnished with fresh cilantro.
      Indian Black Eyed Peas Butternut Squash Curry
    • instant pot dal with rice in a plate
      Instant Pot Dal (Indian Lentils) + Water Ratio & Time Calculator
    • Bowl of Indian-style spicy guacamole topped with green chili slices and herbs.
      Spicy Guacamole with an Indian Twist

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    Comfort Food Recipes

    Looking for meals that feel like a warm hug? Explore my favorite Indian comfort food recipes, which bring cozy flavors to everyday cooking.

    • A bowl of creamy yellow moong dal served with steamed rice, garnished with curry leaves and cumin tempering, held in both hands against a green leafy background.
      Instant Pot Moong Dal - Simple Yellow Lentil Dal
    • A bowl of Saag Aloo - Indian spinach and potato curry - served in a light blue bowl, showing chunky potatoes coated in a vibrant green spinach gravy.
      Saag Aloo - One Pot Indian Spinach Potato Gravy Curry
    • khichdi in a plate
      Easy Instant Pot Kitchari (Indian Spiced Lentils & Rice Recipe)
    • A bowl and a plate of Black-Eyed Peas Curry served with rice on a white textured background.
      Indian Black Eyed Peas Curry Recipe - Lobia Masala

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    Sravanthi Chanda standing in a rose garden, wearing a light green embroidered sweater and patterned black kurta, smiling softly with trees and flowers in the background.

    Welcome, I'm Sravanthi Chanda, and I share easy and wholesome Indian vegetarian lunch and dinner recipes on my blog.
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    Lunch plate with roti, peas and potato curry, cucumber slices, and microgreens.

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    Real-Life Indian Vegetarian Lunch Ideas

    Healthy lunch plate with roti, aloo saag, quinoa pudding topped with strawberries, and microgreens.

    Need inspiration for everyday Indian meals? Browse real lunch plates from my kitchen - featuring simple combinations of dal, curry, rice, and veggies. These thali-style ideas are wholesome, practical, and perfect for planning your weekly lunches.

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    Basmati Rice Made Easy - Get the Right Water Ratio Instantly!

    basmati rice in a bowl

    Are you struggling with mushy or undercooked rice? Use my Basmati Rice Water Ratio Calculator to get the perfect water measurement every time!

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    Readers favorites

    • A bowl of vibrant green Indian spinach saag on a colorful checkered napkin.
      Easy Indian Saag Recipe (Quick Spinach Curry)
    • Bowl of chana saag featuring chickpeas in a thick spinach sauce, on a colorful checkered cloth, with 'Everyday Nourishing Foods' watermark.
      Chana Saag (Indian Chickpea and Spinach Curry)
    • A stack of crispy red lentil wraps topped with a fresh cilantro leaf, served on a white plate over a colorful checkered napkin.
      Easy Red Lentil Wraps Recipe (Vegan High Protein Tortillas)
    • Top view of a bowl filled with shiny, cooked kidney beans on a marble surface with the logo 'everydaynourishingfoods' visible.
      Instant Pot Red Kidney Beans (Soaked & Dried)
    • Perfectly cooked basmati rice garnished with cardamom and whole spices.
      Restaurant Style Indian Rice Recipe
    • Kidney beans soup in a white bowl with rich broth and hearty vegetables.
      Red Kidney Beans Soup (Easy & Vegan Recipe)
    • A bowl of cooked black beans garnished with a fresh basil leaf, placed on a light-colored cloth background.
      Instant Pot Black Beans (Soaked and dried)
    • chickpeas and rice in a bowl
      Chickpeas and rice

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    Create your Custom Indian Meal Plan

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      Vegetarian Curry Recipes

      Discover the best vegetarian curries that transform simple ingredients into comforting, flavorful meals - perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

      • Close-up of broccoli paneer curry in a brass-handled serving bowl, showing golden paneer cubes and broccoli florets in a spiced tomato gravy.
        Easy Broccoli Paneer Curry
      • Close-up of spinach paneer bhurji served in a white bowl, showing crumbled paneer with sautéed spinach and capsicum.
        Spinach Paneer Bhurji (Quick Indian Cheese Recipe)
      • Close-up of creamy methi corn paneer gravy curry served in a small steel bowl with chapati on the side.
        Methi Corn Paneer Curry (Quick Paneer Gravy Recipe)
      • Collage of four Indian vegetarian curries in white bowls - zucchini stir fry, lentil curry, black-eyed peas curry, and creamy tomato-based curry - with text overlay reading "Indian Vegetarian Curry Recipes."
        Easy Indian Vegetarian Curries You Can Make at Home Today
      • Bowl of dry-style Indian zucchini curry garnished with cilantro, served on a black and white checkered cloth.
        Quick Indian Zucchini Curry Recipe - Ready in 20 Minutes!
      • A bowl of Indian vegetable side dish - veggie curry garnished with fresh mint, served with a side of curry leaves on a striped napkin.
        Mixed Vegetable Curry (Easy Indian Vegetable Side Dish)
      • Indian ridge gourd curry in a bowl
        Ridge Gourd Curry Recipe - Turai Sabji - Beerakaya Kura
      • spinach potato curry in a bowl
        Easy Palak Aloo (Indian Spinach and potato curry)

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      Sravanthi Chanda standing in a rose garden, wearing a light green embroidered sweater and patterned black kurta, smiling softly with trees and flowers in the background.

      I'm Sravanthi Chanda and I share Indian lunch and dinner recipes on my blog. These easy-to-follow recipes are made from scratch using fresh ingredients and come with step-by-step photos, perfect for family meals.

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