15 Light Indian-Flavored Dishes For Your Summer Get-Together!

These Indian dishes are loaded with fresh veggies that are light, summery, and so tasty! All of these vegan dishes are from the Food Monster App so make sure to check it out!

1. Sambharo: Indian Spiced Carrot and Cabbage Salad 

This Sambharo: Indian Spiced Carrot and Cabbage Salad is so delicious and light! Serve it cold for the ultimate fresh meal!

2. Cauliflower Gashi: Spicy Cauliflower Curry 

This Cauliflower Gashi: Spicy Cauliflower Curry would be perfect over some fluffy rice! The cauliflower is sautéed in a blend of savory and fragrant spices (fenugreek, cumin, coriander, black pepper, and cinnamon)!

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3. Caramelized Garlic-Chili Lotus Stems With Mung Bean Noodles 

This Caramelized Garlic-Chili Lotus Stems With Mung Bean Noodles is a dream! Lotus is cooked in a zesty garlic-chili sauce and served over a bed of mung bean noodles.

4. Turmeric Coconut Rice 

Look at the color of this Turmeric Coconut Rice! Just add some veggies over the top for a simply delicious meal!

5. Instant Pot Green Kitchari 

This Instant Pot Green Kitchari is simple and so healthy! Easy to digest, comforting, and most of all, flavorful – perfect for summer!

6. Roasted Curried Cauliflower With Peas

This Roasted Curried Cauliflower With Peas would be perfect as a side dish or over rice! The dressing has a bit of nut butter and a hint of curry for a super-rich topping!

7. Mushroom Matar Sauté 

Just look how yummy and fresh this Mushroom Matar Sauté looks! Onions, peas, and mushrooms come together perfectly in this simple spiced dish!

8. Roasted Cauliflower Tikka Masala 

This Roasted Cauliflower Tikka Masala is honestly dreamy! The addition of vegan cashew yogurt makes this dish extra creamy and cooling!

9. Bondas: South Indian Sweet Potato Fritter 

These Bondas: South Indian Sweet Potato Fritter would be perfect for a party snack! Well-seasoned mashed sweet potatoes that are dunked in a chickpea batter and fried to crisp perfection!

10. Onion and Pepper Masala 

Use your fresh veggies in your Onion and Pepper Masala! It is spicy and savory, with layers of herbs and spices for the ultimate veggie dish!

11. Grilled Tofu Tikka Kebabs 

Get grilling with these Grilled Tofu Tikka Kebabs! Serve them as a light meal over rice or quinoa (or any other grain) pilaf.

12. Tikka Masala Cauliflower and Chickpeas 

These Tikka Masala Cauliflower and Chickpeas are loaded with protein! The homemade spice blend adds a spicy, flavorful kick.

13. Vegetable Stir-Fry With Bengali Five-Spice and Split Peas 

This Vegetable Stir-Fry With Bengali Five-Spice and Split Peas is loaded with fresh veggies! It’s flavored with Indian spices and dried chili peppers!

14. Masala Baked Indian Tofu With Turmeric Rice 

This Masala Baked Indian Tofu With Turmeric Rice is such a vibrant summery dish! Turmeric-infused basmati rice with fresh spinach and sprinkle with crunchy cashews

15. Mango Ginger Lassi

This Mango Ginger Lassi is refreshing, cool, and so delicious! It even has fresh ginger root added which gives this lassi a little spice!

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