CELEBRATE DIWALI WITH COMPASSION

Plant-based Diwali Festivities

Diwali gatherings are filled with so many delicious foods to exchange and enjoy, from savories, sweets and desserts, through snacks. All the holiday visitation also means elaborate Diwali dinners with spreads of several curries, sides, and condiments. While many dishes traditionally contain animal-based products, it is easy to celebrate a compassionate Diwali with these vegan tips, tricks, links and recipes from Vegan Richa.

May the brightness of diyas guide you towards success and happiness.

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“When planning a Diwali dinner, choose one or two main dishes, two to three side dishes, legumes, one rice, and one flatbread. Add papadums, chutney, or a Raita (with nondairy yogurt), and your spread is ready! Take time to plan and make the sauces, tofu, and veggies beforehand. Mix and reheat with a bit of nondairy milk if they have thickened too much and serve. Rice is best made fresh.”
~ Vegan Richa

Malai Kofta

This Restaurant-Style Vegan Malai Kofta recipe is the ultimate Indian comfort food. Picture crispy potato and chickpea dumplings in a creamy, spiced Indian gravy that will make your tastebuds sing! Soy-free, Glutenfree and Nut-free option.

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Vegan Naan

Vegan Naan Recipe. This is a super puffy soft Best Vegan Naan bread. Make plain Naans, Garlic Naans or Avocado Naan or stuffed. Bake it in an oven or cook on stove top. Cauliflower Stuffed Naan is like a paratha calzone. Dairy-free!

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Chana Pulao

Baked Vegan Chana Pulao is a simple and easy, baked chickpea rice pilaf casserole that comes together quickly but is loaded with flavors. Serve with Vegan Richa;s quick raita. One Pan Gluten-free, Soyfree, and Nut-free recipe.

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Kachori Pinwheels

These savory vegan Kachori Pinwheels are the perfect bite-sized snack for your Indian party! Savory puff pastry filled with a boldly spiced lentil (moong dal) filling. Nutfree Soyfree recipe. Gluten-free option.

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Spicy Mango Chutney

This can be preserved for months or refrigerate for weeks. Adjust sugar content to taste, more if you want to make it into a preserve and can it for longer, use less if using soon and if your mango is already nicely ripe.

Rasmalai Tres Leches Cake

This Vegan Ras Malai Tres Leches Cake is the ultimate make-ahead dessert! A light sponge soaked in cardamom and saffron-scented nut milk. It only gets better with time, so perfect for holidays, and any occasion that calls for cake.

Delicious recipe here

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