THE RECIPE NOTEBOOK

vegan recipes

Discover 109 vegan recipes with ingredients and step-by-step directions.

Sri Lankan / beginner

Sri Lankan Golden Pumpkin Curry

Soft, sweet squash cubes cooked gently in a yellow coconut curry base infused with mustard seeds, fenugreek, and creamy coconut milk.

Bengali / beginner

Bengali Mustard Paste Cauliflower And Green Peas

Tender cauliflower florets and sweet green peas simmered in a pungent, silky yellow mustard and green chili gravy.

Indian Punjabi / intermediate

Dhaba-Style Baingan Bharta

Flame-roasted globe eggplant mashed and stir-fried with mustard oil, green chilies, onions, tomatoes, and ground spices.

Thai / beginner

Thai Pumpkin And Tofu Yellow Curry

Creamy kabocha squash and pan-crisped tofu cubes simmered in a mildly spiced coconut yellow curry broth infused with fresh basil.

Nepalese / beginner

Himalayan Daikon Radish And Potato Tarkari

A comforting Nepalese vegetable curry featuring tender daikon radish and potatoes infused with fried fenugreek seeds and tomatoes.

Ethiopian / beginner

Ethiopian Turmeric Stewed Green Beans And Potatoes

Tender green beans and potato cubes simmered gently in a mild aromatic base of ginger, garlic, sweet onions, and earthy turmeric.

Sri Lankan / intermediate

Sri Lankan Creamy Cashew And Green Pea Curry

Whole tender raw cashews stewed in a mild, velvety coconut gravy tempered with cardamom and sweet green peas.

Chinese / beginner

Shanghai Braised Tofu With Shiitake Mushrooms

Seared golden tofu triangles simmered gently with tender shiitake mushrooms in a rich, glossy soy reduction broth.

Malaysian / intermediate

Pajeri Nenas

A classic Malay feast curry of ripe pineapple simmered in coconut milk, spiced curry paste, and rich toasted coconut paste.

Vietnamese / beginner

Vietnamese Salt And Pepper Crispy Tofu With Lemongrass

Crispy cornstarch-crusted tofu cubes tossed with flash-fried lemongrass, minced chili, garlic, and seasoned sea salt.

Sri Lankan / intermediate

Sri Lankan Spiced Young Jackfruit Curry

Tender green jackfruit slow-simmered in creamy coconut milk with tamarind, fragrant pandan leaf, and dark roasted Sri Lankan spices.

Palestinian / beginner

Gazan Tomato And Dill Seed Eggplant Skillet

A vibrant Gazan plant-based skillet of pan-seared eggplant simmered in a spiced fresh tomato, green chile, and crushed dill seed sauce.

Indonesian / beginner

Tempe Orek (Sweet Soy Glazed Crispy Tempeh)

Crispy golden cubes of tempeh coated in a sticky, sweet, and savory caramel glaze infused with shallots, galangal, and bay leaf.

Japanese / beginner

Sesame Tofu And Shiitake Donburi

Pan-crisped sesame-crusted tofu slices and glossy brown-butter shiitake mushrooms served over hot rice with a sweet-savory drizzle.

Afghan / beginner

Afghan Garlic And Tomato Braised Okra Skillet

Whole okra pods stewed in a garlic-loaded tomato gravy brightened with ground coriander, green chilies, and fresh lemon juice.

Sri Lankan / beginner

Sri Lankan Crispy Potato And Chili Scallion Sambal

Golden pan-fried potato cubes tossed with sweet caramelized onions, curry leaves, crushed chili, and fresh lime juice.

Kenyan / beginner

Swahili Maharagwe Red Kidney Beans In Coconut Sauce

Creamy kidney beans gently simmered with warm ground cardamom, garlic, and rich coconut milk.

Nepalese / beginner

Mustard Greens And Sweet Potato Tarkari

Earthy mustard greens sauteed with sweet potato cubes, tempered black mustard seeds, toasted fenugreek, and crushed timur pepper.

Chinese / beginner

Dongbei Savory Garlic Soy Potato And Eggplant Stir-Fry

Crispy golden potato cubes and soft Japanese eggplant tossed with green bell pepper in a sweet-savory garlic soy glaze.

Somali / beginner

Somali Xawaash Spiced Kidney Bean Stew

A comforting, spiced Somali bean dish simmered with tomatoes, green peppers, and aromatic xawaash seasonings.

Japanese / beginner

Seven-Spice Glazed Japanese Eggplant Donburi

Melt-in-your-mouth pan-roasted Japanese eggplant coated in a sweet glazed soy reduction with spicy shichimi tgarashi over warm rice.