8 South Asian Plant-Based Bloggers You Need to Follow

Veganism is getting more popular, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s getting more diverse. Eating plant-based is still heavily associated with white privilege but that couldn’t be further from reality. There are countless ways to enjoy a vegan diet. What country you live in, the culture you grew up with, your socio-economic background, and personal preferences all help decide what plant-based meals will suit your palette best. Luckily, the internet has gifted us with vegan bloggers from around the world.

Here are eight fantastic South Asian plant-based bloggers to follow – get ready to be inspired! 

1. Richa Hingle – VeganRicha

If you like eating lots of plants with lots of flavors, you’re going to love Richa Hingle who runs VeganRicha. A quick scroll through her Instagram will give anyone immediate food envy. This Indian food blogger has countless recipes from ‘Baked Tofu Curry’ to ‘Chocolate Vanilla Ice Cream Sandwiches with Blueberry Compote Swirl’ on her website. Give her a follow and try out some of her recipes. We’d love to hear how delicious they taste!

2. Purvi Shah 

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If you love photography and food, you’ll love Purvi Shah’s Instagram. She manages to make even the simplest of snacks look like 5-star restaurant meals — and we love it! Purvi first became vegan after watching a documentary and has totally embraced the plant-based food world since. What makes her pictures different are the captions. She includes the camera settings for every photo, so you can learn about food photography while getting mouth-watering food inspo simultaneously. 

3. Sara – The Pakistani Vegan 

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Sara has been vegan for 13 years and is passionate about turning traditional Pakistani food vegan. Her Instagram and website are filled with delectable treats that delight the taste buds and feed the soul. Sara also runs the Punjab Spice Company, an Atlanta-based small-batch sauce and chutney company. If you love a bit of indulgence and a lot of flavors, you are going to enjoy everything Sara brings to the table!  

4. Nisha Balsara 

Nisha Balsara brings a smile to anyone’s face with her delicious Indian recipes, vegan lifestyle tips and tricks, and plenty of aesthetically pleasing photos. Her Instagram is colorful, full of fun videos, and makes watching her living and eating as a vegan a thrilling adventure. She also has a Youtube channel called Lose Your Veganity with vlogs, recipe videos, and more. 

5. Sadia Badiei – Pick Up Limes

If you’ve ever scoured Youtube looking for creative vegan recipes, you’ve probably come across Sadia Badiei of Pick Up Limes. Her parents are originally from Afghanistan, although she currently lives in the Netherlands. Her videos are soothing and inspiring, and her Instagram pictures are nothing short of culinary and photographic masterpieces. Sadia has a background in nutrition and is always finding new ways to make eating vegan exciting and nourishing. We know you’ll love her. 

6. Nisha Vora – Rainbow Plant Life 

Nisha Vora runs the blog Rainbow Plant Life and as the name suggests, her food is full of color and life. While Nisha likes to have fun veganizing Indian dishes, she doesn’t just stop there. Whether you’ve got a sweet tooth that won’t quit or a love for creamy soups that excite the palate, Nisha is there to satisfy everyone’s culinary needs. Her Instagram, Youtube, and website are all vegan utopias that you need to check out!  

7. Aman Kanwar 

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We’ve been focusing on food bloggers, but Aman Kanwar The Traveling Vet is too good to not mention. This vegan veterinarian shares adorable pictures on Instagram of animals he’s tending to, information on social issues, and talks about why he made the change to veganism. Trust us, if you like pictures of unbelievably adorable animals, you’re going to want to give him a follow. 

8. Sheil Shukla – Plant-Based Artist

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We wholeheartedly agree with Sheil Shukla, he is a plant-based artist! You can tell how much he loved food from scrolling through his Instagram. The variety in colors, textures, and flavors is inspiring and looks utterly delectable. If you’re feeling adventurous, you can visit his website and try to make one of his creations yourself. His ‘Pumpkin Chai Cake’ looks particularly scrumptious. 

Feeling hungry? We know we are! So what are you waiting for? Start following all of these amazing plant-based bloggers and delve into their giant repertoires of delicious and ethical content today! 

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