Vegetarian Indian Thanksgiving Recipes (2024)

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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.

Vegetarian Indian Thanksgiving Recipes (1)

Indian Vegetarian Thanksgiving Starters
Vegetarian Thanksgiving Main Dishes (Indian)
Sides
Indian Thanksgiving Dessert Ideas
Thanksgiving Drinks

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.

Why you’ll love these Indian thanksgiving recipes

All recipes are egg-free and meat-free – suitable for vegetarian guests. You will also find vegan recipes here.

Many recipes can be made ahead of time

Plenty recipes are easy to make and only require few ingredients

Ranges from healthy recipes to indulgent

Find a Thanksgiving dinner menu at the bottom of the post

These recipes would also go wonderfully in other holiday menu such as Christmas dinner.

Indian Vegetarian Thanksgiving Starters

Tandoori Paneer Tarte au Soleil

A sun tart with an Indian twist is air fried in the air fryer, the filling is Tandoori Paneer for a delicious appetizer or snack. This Tarte is not only looking beautiful but so easy to make. Only takes 30 minutes to make.

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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.

TANDOORI PANEER GALETTE

Tantalizing Tandoori Paneer fills a moreish and crumbly pastry

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Perfect for an indian-inspired menu!

Tandoori Cauliflower and Chickpea Tacos

Tandoori Cauliflower and Chickpea Taco in a plain tortilla wrap with fresh avocado chutney.

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Malai Broccoli

This restaurant style Malai Broccoli is the perfect fusion appetizer to impress your dinner party guests. Broccoli florets are grilled in a spiced cream and cream cheese marinade.

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Looks so pretty at the dinner table!

Vegan Mulligatawny Soup

You must try this Vegetarian Mulligatawny Soup which is packed with healthy vegetables and lentils and flavoured with Indian spices. It is easy and quick, inexpensive, and super delicious!

If you’re looking for vegan thanksgiving recipes, this creamy soup is a great place to start!

Vegan Curry Puffs

Mini Vegan Curry Puffs are filled with Thai flavoured sweet potato and chickpeas.

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Puff pastry is filled with a vegetable filling.

AIR FRYER PUNJABI SAMOSA PUFFS (Puff Pastry Samosas)

Buttery puff pastry filled with delicious Indian Punjabi samosa mixture and air fried. These flakey vegetable puffs are delicious and easy to make.

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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!

SMASHED POTATO CHAAT

A twist to the traditional Indian street food favourite, chaat, with adding smashed potatoes to create the ultimate fusion recipe.

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Vegetarian Thanksgiving Main Dishes (Indian)

For an exciting vegetarian thanksgiving dinner, these vegetarian main course recipes fit the bill!

Instant Pot Vegan Cauliflower Korma

Instant Pot vegan cauliflower korma Curry is comforting dish that is full of flavor.

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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 POTATO SABJI

This vegan dry sabji consists of shavings of Brussels sprouts and chunks of potato cooked in basic spices.

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Brussels Sprouts and Potatoes are tossed in mild Indian spices. Easy to prepare on thanksgiving day itself as it is so quick to make.

Bombay Potatoes Recipe

This easy Bombay Potatoes recipe is an Indian potato recipe that is 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.

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A staple of Indian cuisine, this Indian dish is instantly recognisable.

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.

Vegan Brussels Sprouts Korma

An easy vegan Indian Korma recipe with Brussels Sprouts, green peas, cashew, coconut, and warming spices!

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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!

Easy Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce

Easy Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce is easy and delightful. Spiced with cinnamon and fresh orange peel, it is the best and unique recipe for perfect Thanksgiving and Christmas Dinner.

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It’s a thanksgiving tradition!

Air Fryer Onion Bhaji

Who knew that Air Fryer Onion Bhaji would taste just as good as the original deep-fried version! With this easy recipe, you can make perfect onion bhajis in the air fryer – healthier and less mess! This delicious Indian appetizer is vegan and gluten-free.

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AIR FRYER MASALA SWEET POTATO FRIES

Airfryer Masala Sweet Potato Fries are a delicious crispy treat. A generous sprinkling of Indian masala takes these sweet potato fries to another level!

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Indian Thanksgiving Dessert Ideas

Gulab Jamun Truffles

These beautiful Gulab Jamun Truffles are an easy and quick Indian fusion dessert, with only 5 minutes of prep time. You need just 2 ingredients – gulab jamun and white chocolate, to make this sweet for Diwali or any other special occasion.

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Gulab Jamun Cheesecake

This Gulab Jamun Cheesecake recipe is a showstopping Indian fusion dessert that is perfect for a Diwali party or celebration. It is also an instant no bake so can be served immediately or made ahead of time.

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A great way to add a fusion twist to a traditional Indian recipe.

EGGLESS GULAB JAMUN MIX CAKE

This luscious and moist cake is prepared with readymade Gulab Jamun mix. This eggless cake is easy to make.

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Cardamom Chai Kulfi

Easy Kulfi recipe that is flavoured with cardamom chai. This is quick, rich and dense Indian ice cream, made with condensed milk. A perfect summer treat!

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Ras Malai Cake (Eggless)

This Eggless Rasmalai Cake recipe is sure to wow your guests! In this recipe, eggless sponge cake layers with ras malai flavorings are covered in a fresh whipped cream frosting. The cake is finished with pieces of ras malai, rose petals, nuts and silver leaf.

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A gorgeous dessert to add to your holiday table.

Mango Kulfi Recipe

This Instant, no-cook Mango Kulfi recipe is made with just 3 main ingredients. You only need mango pulp, condensed milk and cream. This easy summer dessert is egg-free and gluten-free.

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Barfi Biscuits

These Barfi Biscuits or Milk Powder Shortbread Biscuits have incredible flavours of cardamom. Perfect for Diwali or Eid.

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Mango Mousse Recipe

This eggless and gelatine-free mango mousse recipe is so easy! Made from 2 ingredients and can be prepared in 5 minutes.

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Thanksgiving Drinks

Mango Mocktail

Easy Mango Mocktail is a delicious and refreshing non-alcoholic mojito with a twist of mango. It’s made with mango, lime and mint and can be prepared in 5 minutes!

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Rose Sharbat

Rose Sharbat with Hibiscus and Basil Seeds is a floral thirst-quenching, non-alcoholic drink that keeps you hydrated during scorching summer days.

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Rose Lassi Recipe

To calm the soul and cool down your body, try this only 4 ingredients Creamy Rose Lassi, that comes together in no time and no cooking required!

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Happy Thanksgiving!

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