Samosas to Rajma Chawal: 7 common Indian dishes that are vegan

Samosas for how delicious they are, are surprisingly vegan. These tasty treats with their typical spicy potato and and peas filling are easily available on the streets or can be made at home. Image: Unsplash

Rajma Chawal occupies the top rank in many a comfort food listicles. Beans and legumes are naturally vegan as are the tomatoes, in whose gravy the beans are cooked. Image: Unsplash

Appam stew interestingly uses coconut milk, a popular pick for vegans as a switch for cow milk. The creamy and comforting bowl of goodness is usually eaten with appams - also naturally vegan. Image: X

Chana masala is almost the unofficial entryway to Indian vegan cuisine for foreign food enthusiasts. Chickpeas are a popular vegan pick for protein. Chana masala with all its spice and kick, is vegan. Image: Unsplash

Popular Gujarati staple theplas are typically made from a mixture of wheat flour, gram flour (besan) and methi - each of which are vegan. Image: Unsplash

Cauliflower, another popular vegetable with the Vegan community, is married with soft potatoes in a flavourful curry to create aloo gobhi - a completely vegan dish. Image: Unsplash

Kachumber salad is a staple in many households for the burst of freshness it provides to the palette. This versatile appetiser can be dressed up or dressed down with one vegan addition after another. Image: Unsplash