1. Masoor Dal Tadka (No-Ghee Version)
Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 20 mins | Serves: 3
Intro:-A comforting red lentil curry cooked without ghee or cream. Flavored with cumin, garlic, and turmeric – this protein-rich dish pairs perfectly with steamed rice or roti.

Ingredients:
Fresh coriander for garnish
1 cup red lentils (masoor dal)
3 cups water
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 onion (chopped)
1 tomato (chopped)
4 garlic cloves (minced)
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp red chili powder
1 tbsp oil (any plant-based)
Salt to taste
Fresh coriander for garnish
Instructions:
- Rinse masoor dal and boil with turmeric and water until soft.
- In a pan, heat oil. Add cumin, garlic, and chopped onion. Sauté till golden.
- Add tomatoes, chili powder, salt. Cook till soft.
- Add this tadka to the boiled dal. Simmer 5 minutes.
- Garnish with coriander and serve with rice or roti.
2. Vegan Bhindi Masala
Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 20 mins | Serves: 2
Intro:-This dry-style okra stir-fry is sautéed in mustard oil with tomatoes, onions, and masalas – completely plant-based, without curd or cream.

Ingredients:
250g okra (bhindi), chopped
1 onion, sliced
1 tomato, chopped
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp garam masala
Salt, red chili powder to taste
2 tbsp mustard oil
Instructions:
- Wash, dry, and slice bhindi.
- Heat oil, add cumin seeds, onions. Sauté till soft.
- Add tomatoes, turmeric, chili. Cook till oil separates.
- Add bhindi, salt, cover and cook for 10–12 minutes on low heat.
- Finish with garam masala. Serve hot.
3.Tofu Palak (Spinach Tofu Curry)
Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 20 mins | Serves: 3
Intro:-A twist on classic palak paneer, made with tofu instead of paneer. Smooth spinach curry blended with spices, cashews, and plant-based milk.

Ingredients:
1 tbsp oil
200g tofu, cubed
2 cups spinach (palak), blanched and pureed
1 onion, chopped
1 tomato, chopped
4 garlic cloves
1-inch ginger
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp garam masala
1/4 cup plant-based milk (optional)
1 tbsp oil
Instructions:
- Fry tofu cubes until golden. Set aside.
- In a pan, heat oil, add cumin, garlic, ginger, onion.
- Add tomatoes, cook till soft. Add spinach puree, salt, and masalas.
- Add tofu, plant milk, simmer 5–7 mins. Serve with rice or millet rotis.