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Diwali, known as the festival of lights, is celebrated all over the world and falls between November 12-16 this year. The festival symbolises the triumph of light over darkness and it is customary to spend time with your family, performing traditional activities and of course, indulging in delicious foods. Without further ado, we’ve compiled a list of ten 100% plant-based recipes that you can prepare home and enjoy during Diwali.
1. Roasted Poha Chivda
Chivda is a trail mix that features different main ingredients, and this one uses poha, known as flattened rice. One of the many snacks enjoyed during Diwali, the perfect combination of sweet and spice is irresistible!
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2. Murukku / Chakli
A savoury, crunchy snack, murukku means “twisted” in Tamil, a reference to its unique shape. It’s also known as chakli. Made with rice flour and lentil flour then deep fried, murukku is crispy, light and simply delicious.
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3. Onion Bhaji
Who doesn’t love onion bhaji? This fritter recipe calls for onions, chickpea or gram flour and a couple of Indian spices and takes only a few minutes to whip up for a total crowd pleaser.
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4. Aloo Bonda
Another delicious fritter you can make for Diwali is aloo bonda, a ball-shaped fritter made with potatoes and coated in a rice flour and chickpea flour paste before deep frying. It’s perfect paired with some coconut or tomato chutney.
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5. Aloo Ki Sabzi
This is a classic Indian curry that is made with potatoes, tomatoes, ginger and spices, and is scrumptious puri or rice on the side. While the below recipe calls for ghee, it also says you can sub it out for mustard oil, coconut oil or some vegan butter to make it totally plant-based.
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6. Mixed Veg Khichdi
Khichdi or Kitchari is a warming dish made with rice and lentils. Mixed with loads of veggies like chopped carrots, cauliflower and tomato and aromatic spices like garam masala, turmeric and bay leaves, this hearty meal is easy to make in a large pot (or even instant pot!) for a big family.
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7. Vegan Barfi
This chickpea fudge is a traditional Indian dessert that deserves a place in your dinner spread. Swapping out the dairy for coconut oil and made with cashews, coconut sugar almonds, cardamom and some nuts for garnish, what’s not to love?
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8. Vegan Coconut Ladoo
Containing just five ingredients and ditching the condensed milk in the traditional version for coconut milk, these fudgy coconut ladoo are gluten-free, cruelty-free and simply bites of pure sweetness, perfect for Diwali.
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9. Creamy Rice Kheer
Why not make a comforting bowl of rice pudding? This rice kheer recipe is a vegan take on the classic pudding, using oat milk and oat cream instead of dairy and infused with saffron, vanilla bean paste, rose water, chopped almonds and golden raisins.
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10. Vegan Gujiya
Gujiya is a sweet deep-fried dumpling that is usually fried with ghee but this version ditches the step by baking these beautiful semi-circles filled with cashews, almonds, pistachios, dates and other dried fruits.
Get The Recipe from Sanjeev Kapoor
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