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48+ amazing Rice Recipes for every mood

Everyone loves rice, and these rice recipes range from quick everyday meals to show-stopping dishes. Whether you’re looking for a side or a main, there’s something here for every occasion.

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Rice has the ability to become an instant comfort food or a fragrant bowl of something that you just want to inhale. No matter what the occasion or the amount of effort you want to put in, I’ve got something on this list for everyone. From main rice dishes to fried rice, biryanis, pulaos, and even desserts, these are the only rice recipes you will ever need.

The thing with rice dishes is how easy they’re to serve. So, you can eat them with delicious sides such as curries, raitas or dals for meals that the entire family will love!

This round up also contains plenty of rice meal ideas and one-pot rice dishes for lazy days or pack a punch without putting in too much effort. Plus, the best the thing about making rice is that you can easily double or trip the quantity

Biryani Recipes

Non-veg biryanis

boneless chicken biryani served in a copper handi style bowl
4.84 from 6 votes

Boneless Chicken Biryani | Meghana Style

If you love biryani and fried chicken, this Boneless Chicken Biryani from the famous Meghana's In Bangalore will blow your mind! Super flavorful and layered to perfection, this biryani will become a Sunday ritual!
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a close up image of dindigul mutton biryani to show it's texture

Dindigul Style Mutton Biryani

Aromatic and flavor, this dindigul mutton biryani with it's freshly made masala and jeera samba rice makes for a hearty Sunday lunch!
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shot of a spoon full of chicken biryani in the instant pot
4.80 from 5 votes

Instant Pot Chicken Biryani

A simple one-pot chicken biryani that doesn't need you to cook the rice and chicken separately! This method is simple and will give you a quick biryani without compromising on the flavour.
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Egg Biryani served on a white platter with onion raita on the side

Kerala Style Egg Biryani

This Kerala Style egg biryani or mutta biryani has a slightly different flavour profile than most biryani recipes because of the spices used in the recipe. It's really easy to make, and a fantastic way to feed a big family or a crowd. Also eggs work so well in a biryani that you really won't miss the meat.
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Mutton biryani served on a platter with sliced onions, raita and mirchi salan
5 from 16 votes

Mutton Biryani

My Mutton Biryani recipe will give you fantastic results every single time. It needs a little time and effort but you'll be rewarded with juicy, flavourful, tender pieces of meat and really fragrant rice.
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Chicken Biryani served on a platter with crispy fried onions and onion raita.
4.90 from 154 votes

The Best Chicken Biryani (Step by step video recipe)

Watch Recipe Video ABOVE for step by step directions. This homemade chicken biryani recipe is easier than you think. I have broken down the entire recipe into a step by step process so that you can make this at your own pace. This biryani recipe is closest to Hyderabadi Biryani where chicken and rice are layered to make the most fragrant, and well spiced biryani.
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Vegetarian biryanis

Closeup of veg biryani in the pot after a few spoonfuls have been served
4.86 from 14 votes

Restaurant Style Veg Biryani

Insanely delicious veg biryani is a great alternative for vegetarians. This recipe is so good that even meat lovers will be impressed! It's the perfect family style meal. My tips and tricks will make sure you have the perfect vegetarian biryani every single time.
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Paneer Biryani served on a grey plate with fried onions on the side
5 from 3 votes

Paneer Makhani Biryani

This Paneer Biryani with Makhani gravy is a unique twist on a vegetarian biryani that combines my love for paneer makhani and biryani! It's got layers of paneer makhani, fragrant basmati rice, mint, coriander and fried onions and every bite is super tasty.
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A plateful of mushroom biryani with a spoon on the side and a bowl of raita

Mushroom Biryani

Aromatic, spicy, and just as flavorful as it's non-veg counterparts, this mushroom biryani is a quick and easy vegetarian biryani you won't be able to have enough of!
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close up image of veg steamed potli biryani ready to be served

Veg Potli Biryani | Veg Potlam Biryani

Wrapped in a banana leaf and steamed until done, this veg potli biryani is the vegetarian version of parda biryani. It's layered, flavorful, and one of the best veg biryani recipes ever!
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Lal Paneer Biryani

This lal paneer biryani is one of the BEST vegetarian biryanis out there! It’s spicy, garlick-y, rich, and creamy, and just absolutely delicious ❤️‍🔥
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gobi 65 biryani served on a plate

Gobi 65 biryani

For this recipe, we have recreated Bangalore's famous gobi 65 in a veg biryani format. It's crispy, spicy, and full of texture!
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Veg soya keema biryani served in a brown bowl

Veg Soya Keema Biryani

This Veg Soya Keema Biryani is a rich, layered, packed with flavor, high-protein veg biryani that's 100% vegetarian! Serve with raita and laccha onions for the perfect Sunday meal!
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a close up image of jackfruit biryani garnished with mint leaves to show it's fluffy texture
5 from 2 votes

Jackfruit Biryani | Kathal Biryani

This jackfruit biryani packs a punch with juicy jackfruit and big, comforting flavors – mimicking the texture and flavors of meat, but in a 100% vegetarian biryani.
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Fried Rice Recipes

Vegetarian recipes

thecha paneer fried rice served in a steel plate

Thecha Paneer Fried Rice

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close up of basil fried rice in a pan to show it's fluffy texture

Basil Fried Rice

Super quick and easy, this basil fried rice recipe is a refreshing, herby, garlicky dish that makes for the fastest dinner ever!
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Picture of chilli garlic fried rice served on a white and blue plate
5 from 3 votes

Chilli Garlic Fried Rice

The best way to turn leftover rice into something special. Key is the chilli garlic paste that's made from scratch – very low effort but it really adds smokiness and that distinct spicy, chilli flavour to the fried rice.
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Picture of fried rice in a white bowl with a spoon
4 from 1 vote

Veg Fried Rice

This 10-minute veg fried rice recipe is a lifesaver when you have only bits and bobs in the fridge. It's a fantastic fridge cleaning meal and a great way to use leftover rice too. Add a fried egg and you've got yourself a fast, easy-winner dinner!
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Thai Pineapple fried rice served in pineapple boats
5 from 6 votes

Thai Pineapple Fried Rice

Thai Pineapple Fried Rice is a super quick recipe that's delicious because of all the sweet and spicy flavours. Pair it with a spicy stir fry for a fantastic weekday meal.
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burnt garlic mushroom fried rice ready in the wok
4.75 from 4 votes

Burnt Garlic Mushroom Fried Rice

True mushroom lover food – this burnt garlic mushroom fried rice is ready in 15 minutes and packed with flavour!
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Picture of chilli garlic fried rice served on a white and blue plate
5 from 3 votes

Chilli Garlic Fried Rice

The best way to turn leftover rice into something special. Key is the chilli garlic paste that's made from scratch – very low effort but it really adds smokiness and that distinct spicy, chilli flavour to the fried rice.
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Schezwan Fried Rice from leftover rice served in a white bowl.
5 from 2 votes

Schezwan Fried Rice from Leftover Rice

This is the best chinese schezwan fried rice you’ll make – loaded with vegetables, spicy and super easy! Made with sichuan sauce, it’s the best way to use leftover rice.
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colourful rainbow rice in a white pan with a black rubber spatula
5 from 1 vote

Rainbow Rice

This kid-friendly recipe is simple stir-fry rice that has light flavours making it an amazing addition to your child's lunch box!
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Non-veg fried rice

Egg Fried rice served in a bowl with a spoon
5 from 6 votes

Egg Fried Rice – Same restaurant style taste!

A few simple tricks and easily available ingredients are all you need to make restaurant style egg fried rice at home!
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Side Rice Recipes

a close up image of jeera rice to show it's fluffy texture
4.85 from 52 votes

Perfect Jeera Rice (Indian Cumin Rice)

This recipe for jeera rice (Indian steamed cumin rice) will never fail you! You don’t need a rice cooker or fancy equipment to make this. Just a few ingredients and a pot and you’ll have fluffy, flavorful jeera rice ready in under 10 minutes.
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Ghee Rice pictured in the pot that it was made in topped with fried onions and fried cashews
4.75 from 4 votes

How to make Ghee Rice

Ghee Rice is a simple recipe that takes less than twenty minutes to make. Its flavorful, aromatic and a great way to elevate steamed rice if you want something extra on the table!
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How to cook basmati rice thats served in a bowl in the picture
4.94 from 15 votes

How to cook Basmati Rice 3 ways

Learn how to cook Basmati Rice with my tried and tested methods. This is more like a guide to basmati rice where you can choose from three methods – stovetop, instant pot and traditional pressure cooker.
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Coconut rice served in a kadhai topped with roasted cashews and curry leaves
4.50 from 2 votes

Coconut Rice

Watch the Recipe Video above. This easy coconut rice is a fantastic side to curries, roasted veggies and meats. In India, it’s even had for breakfast because it really fuels you up. Also a great way to use leftover rice! Its naturally vegan, gluten free and vegetarian.
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mango rice served in a coconut shell

Mango Rice

Tangy, spicy, vegan one pot mango recipe, made healthier. Great as an accompaniment to curries or stews or can be had just by itself.
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Raw mango rice in a kadai with a ladle
5 from 1 vote

Raw Mango Rice

Make the most of mango season with raw mango and turmeric rice. Use brown rice for a healthier alternative to Maavinakayi Chitranna/ Mangai sadham as it is locally called.
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Curd rice served on a plate with pickle and fryums
5 from 4 votes

Curd Rice – Summer Special

This curd rice recipe is a must make during hot summer months. Creamy, tangy and so refreshing, curd rice will make summer lunches infinitely better. Easy, comfort food.
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Pulao Recipes

Veg Pulao Recipes

Kabuli Chana Pulao served in a bowl with onions and a salad
5 from 1 vote

Kabuli Chana Pulao

Kabuli Chana Pulao is a one pot recipe where spices, chickpeas and rice are cooked together till the rice is fluffy. It’s a delicious weeknight dinner that doesn’t take long to cook and tastes best when paired with raita.
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This pressure cooker veg pulao recipe is fragrant, fluffy and perfect every single time! Making this in an instant pot or any other pressure cooker ensures that everything cooks fast. Cooked with whole spices and lots of vegetables, this is the perfect side dish.
5 from 5 votes

Pressure Cooker Veg Pulao (Rice Pilaf)

This pressure cooker veg pulao recipe is fragrant, fluffy and perfect every single time! Making this in an instant pot or any other pressure cooker ensures that everything cooks fast. Cooked with whole spices and lots of vegetables, this is the perfect side dish. Watch Video ABOVE.
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Non-veg pulao recipes

chicken pulao in the cooking pan with a ladle

Chicken Pulao with Leftover Rice

This chicken pulao recipe is quick, easy, customisable, and very family-friendly. Eat it with curd or a side of sauteed veggies for a comforting and wholesome meal.
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Chicken Pulao served on a grey plate with raita
4.77 from 13 votes

Easy Chicken Pulao

Inspired by the Donne Biryani and made with green masala, this Chicken Pulao Recipe will become a favourite! Spicy, aromatic, this is no regular pulao.
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Rice Meals

Veg rice meals

Rice bath served in a grey plate with fryums, poppdum and onions on the side
5 from 2 votes

Kavitha Aunty’s Rice Bath

Rice bath is a typical Karnataka rice dish that has south Indian flavours and the rice is cooked in a green masala with veggies. This is a one pot meal thats easy to put together and is bursting with flavours. Perfect for weeknight dinners!
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claypot mushroom rice served in a bowl with spoon

Claypot Rice with Mushroom

This claypot mushroom rice is my idea of a perfect weeknight dinner. Everything cooks in one pot, the flavour is incredible, and it takes about 25 minutes from start to finish.
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Khichdi served on a black plate with papad, tomato chutney and aloo fry
4.77 from 13 votes

The Khichdi Recipe that’s actually tasty!

Khichdi or khichri is an Indian one pot lentil and rice dish that's vegetarian, easy to digest and wholesome. Done right, it can be incredibly tasty and may become your favourite comfort food. This version can be made in a traditional pressure cooker or an Instant Pot and I have instructions below for both.
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Instant Pot mexican rice served in a bowl with letttuce, corn, salsa, jalapenos and lime wedges on the side.
4.67 from 3 votes

Instant Pot Mexican Rice with Corn and Bell Peppers

This Instant Pot Mexican Rice is incredibly flavorful, spicy and super versatile. It can be used as a filling for quesadillas, tacos, burritos, enchiladas or as a side dish with grilled chicken or veggies. We added some corn and bell peppers to make this recipe more hearty!
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5 from 1 vote

Patra Rice

Patra rice is an aromatic spiced rice along with a tangy masala enclosed in a banana leaf and cooked to perfection!
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picture of tahari rice in a white plate with a steel spoon
5 from 2 votes

Tahari

Tahari, a beloved rice dish in Uttar Pradesh, is a go-to for vegetarians. This one-pot wonder combines rice with winter veggies like potatoes, green peas, and cauliflower. It's a delightful, comforting dish, ideal for those days when you crave something easy yet satisfying!
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Healthy Cauliflower Rice Broccoli served piping hot!
4.75 from 8 votes

Healthy Cauliflower Rice Broccoli Casserole

Healthy Cauliflower Rice Broccoli Casserole is a baked casserole dish that is gluten free, keto friendly and has loads of flavor. It’s super cheesy and perfect when you want a complete meal for dinner. This can double up as a side dish or a main dish.
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Flavorful lemon rice served on a wooden plate with a spoon.
5 from 2 votes

Easy Lemon Rice (Yellow Rice)

A really simple lemon rice recipe – it’s flavored with lime juice and zest so that the rice really packs a punch and is full of flavor. Made all in one pot from start to finish, this yellow rice is easy to put together and is excellent with raita on the side.
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one pot sambar rice scooped up in a ladle from the cooking pot

One-Pot Sambar Rice | Sambar Sadam

One Pot Sambar Rice is a quick and easy rice, lentil and veggie dish from South India. It's spicy, tangy, nutritious, and absolutely yummy and comforting.
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Non-veg rice meals

claypot chicken rice with mushroom in the cooking pot with spoon
5 from 1 vote

Claypot Chicken & Rice with Mushrooms (Asian Style)

Hot and comforting, this One Pot Chicken & Rice with Mushrooms has all the umami, savory, and aromatic goodness of Asian cooking. Plus, it's one of the easiest recipes ever!
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One Pot Mexican Rice and Sausages served in a cast iron pan
5 from 6 votes

One Pot Mexican Rice and Sausages

One Pot Mexican Rice and Sausages makes for a quick meal which is full of smokey and mexican flavors. You can substitute the sausages with tofu/paneer and add in as many veggies as you want!
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Rice Desserts

Festive Chocolate Rice Kheer served in aesthetically pleasing glasses by Chumbak.

Festive Chocolate Rice Kheer (Pudding)

Super easy recipe for a festive chocolate rice kheer pudding made without condensed milk but still really creamy. Perfect for your Diwali dessert table or any other Indian festival. Actually you won’t need a reason to make this one!
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A picture of Mum's Gulab Phirni Recipe / Rose flavored Rice Pudding.

Gulab Phirni Recipe / Rose flavored Rice Pudding

Rich rice pudding or phirni flavored with rose petals for that perfect make ahead dessert to wow your guests with.
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Overhead shot of rice kheer in mud pots
5 from 4 votes

Rice Kheer

This easy rice kheer or chawal ki kheer is probably the most popular Indian dessert there is. Made with long grained basmati rice and sweetened with condensed milk, it’s simple enough that you can make it often, and elegant enough to serve to guests!
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Easy Lentil Dip with Crispy Capers

Flavor-packed lentil dip comes together fast with serious protein and fiber punch! Lentils, roasted corn, veggies and crispy capers with herby pepper lime dressing is perfect for parties, potlucks, cookouts, and snacking! (gluten-free, soy-free, nut-free) High fiber, protein and iron!

tossing lentil dip together in the bowl

This is the perfect lentil dip for summer. I was inspired by a lentil dip that went viral on TikTok, where you just take some lentils, add bruschetta and feta, Instead of those flavors, we’re adding a load of veggies and a fantastic dressing, and also crisp capers! All these flavors and textures have made this my fave this summer!

This lentil dip is a great source of protein, fiber, vitamin C, B vitamins, potassium, magnesium, and iron and omegas. Protein from the lentils hemp seeds nutritional yeast, fiber from the veggies, lentils, kale. Major flavor boost from the Crispy capers! This indulgent Lentil dip packs a flavor and nutrition punch!

lentil dip ingredients in a bowl before adding the dressing

There’s the protein from the lentils. There are the fresh, crunchy veggies, jalapeño, and onion. There’s sweetness from the corn and the apple, the tart freshness from the cherry tomatoes, and refreshing vibrancy from the lime zest. 
There’s also kale in the dip, hidden along with some herbs, so it’s a great way to sneak in kale.

The nutritional yeast adds a bit of cheesiness and protein, while the hemp seeds bump up the protein and texture even more. And all of that balances out with a hint of spice from the jalapeño and the pepper flakes and a savory burst of flavor from the crispy capers.

lentil dip after tossing together in the bowl

You can use whichever veggies you have on hand. If you don’t like lentils, you can use chickpeas or white beans and add some more spices to the dressing. 

Make this dip and serve it with tortilla chips, crispy crackers, garlic bread or baguette slices. You can also use it to make wraps with pita bread or tortillas. It’s a versatile lentil dip that will disappear in no time. 

scooping up lentil dip on a tortilla chip

Why You’ll Love this Lentil Dip

  • protein- and veggie-packed dip with amazing flavors and textures
  • quick and easy herb-lime dressing comes together in 1 jar
  • crispy capers add a little crunch and a ton of umami
  • naturally gluten-free, soy-free, and nut-free
small bowl of lentil dip with a chip in it

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9 Whipped Tofu Breakfast Recipes You Need to Try

Have you ever whipped your tofu? This one simple trick turns a block of tofu into a creamy, versatile breakfast base – sweet or savory – that powers 9 different recipes. Make a batch, keep it in the fridge, and you’ve got easy vegan breakfasts ready all week long.

Vegan Richa at the kitchen counter in front of whipped tofu recipes on plates

This video went viral!

Blending tofu into a thick, creamy base is a game-changer for breakfast meal prep. I whip up a batch, keep it in the fridge, and use it all week to make egg fry, omelettes, waffles, tofu chia pudding, protein pancakes, and so much more.

whipped tofu egg fry on toast

If I am planning to use it for only savory breakfast, I add the cornstarch and salt, otherwise I just blend tofu and water as the base and store it.

Try these whipped tofu recipes, and let me know other ways you use whipped tofu cream!

If you’d love to have all of these recipes in one place, here’s the free PDF guide I shared in my YouTube video — perfect for printing and keeping in your kitchen

whipped tofu in the blender after blending

Why You’ll Love Whipped Tofu

  • Quick and easy to make.
  • A protein-packed base with endless sweet and savory uses.
  • Naturally gluten-free and nut-free.
protein pancakes

You can also use whipped tofu in recipes such as pasta sauce and mozzarella cream, or to thicken curries and make them extra creamy.

tofu scramble in the pan after cooking

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Chili Coconut Garlic Tofu, Pickled Cabbage Sandwich (Vada Pav Chutney Tofu Sandwich)

This epic roasted garlic chili coconut tofu sandwich stars this toasty, flavor-packed chili-garlic-coconut chutney(Indian Vada Pav Chutney) that coats the tofu paired with this creamy, herbed yogurt sauce and tangy pickled cabbage. 18g Protein 7g fiber!

stack of coconut tofu sandwiches on a cutting board

I am so excited to bring you another sandwich in my series of reimagining sandwiches inspired by popular Indian street food! This one is spicy, nutty, coconutty, sweet, crunchy, creamy, and tangy all at once. It’s such an incredible combination of flavors and textures.
Don’t miss all the summer sandwiches in the series! These are some of my best sandwiches, Big flavor, and nutrient dense! Watch me make them on my YouTube channel! 🌶️

These stacked, make ahead friendly sandwiches and the Indian jalapeño popper toasts (15g protein per toast!) and my Indian crispy Chikin tofu sandwich, all pack incredible flavor and also Protein and fiber!

coconut tofu sandwich on a cutting board after assembling

We’re going to make this chili garlic coconut chutney, which is a dry condiment (lasun chutney) often found in vada pav, a popular Indian sandwich. Vada pav usually has that chutney and a green chutney, and then there is this fried fritter of potatoes that’s tucked into bread. It’s so delicious.

I’m taking that amazing chutney and adding it on top of some tofu slices and baking them, then using them to fill up the coconut tofu sandwich. We’re piling them high in the sandwich along with a creamy, cooling, herby yogurt sauce as well as some tangy pickled cabbage. You can also use other pickled vegetables in this sandwich and add some roasted veggies, as well. This is a very flexible sandwich. 

The main flavor component of this coconut tofu sandwich is that chili garlic chutney, so don’t skimp on it. Definitely make that chutney, and don’t skimp on the garlic or the chili when you do. They give it an amazing flavor.

photo of the chili garlic coconut tofu on a plate

You want to use super firm tofu for the best results, but extra firm tofu works, as well. I like to slice it thin, almost like deli slices, because the more surface area, the more flavor you get from all of that chutney.

The chili garlic chutney has loads of garlic that gets toasted, then process it up with toasted sesame seeds, peanuts, toasted coconut, and a good amount of Kashmiri chili powder. I use Kashmiri chili powder a lot in my Indian recipes. If you don’t have it, you definitely need to get some. It has a very distinctive flavor and isn’t overly hot, so you can use it in non-Indian recipes, as well, in place of paprika. It adds beautiful color and amazing flavor. You can find Kashmiri chili powder online or at Indian grocery stores.

hand holding a coconut tofu sandwich wrapped in butcher paper

We make the yogurt sauce with yogurt, herbs, lime juice, and a little maple syrup to balance the savoriness. The pickled cabbage is simply cabbage pickled with vinegar, salt, sugar, and pepper flakes. You can use the same ingredients to pickle other vegetables, like cucumber, radishes, or onions, as well.

This sandwich has amazing flavors and textures in every bite!!!

chili garlic coconut tofu sandwich ingredients on plates, ready to assemble

Why You’ll Love this Coconut Tofu Sandwich

  • toothsome tofu smothered in toasty, flavor-packed chili garlic coconut chutney
  • creamy, herbed non-dairy yogurt sauce
  • crunchy, tangy pickled cabbage contrasts all of those rich, deep flavors
  • easily made gluten-free, nut-free, and soy-free

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Chilli Cheese Toast with Crispy Lime Tempeh -High Protein

This spin on Indian chilli cheese toast is absolutely decadent and delicious. It’s sort of like an Indian-inspired jalapeño popper cheese toast! Each toast has 10-15gm Protein, and ready in 15 minutes!

Indian chilli cheese toasts on a cutting board

This is another recipe in my series of amazing, hearty summer sandwiches inspired by popular Indian sandwiches. I’m reimagining those sandwiches or components from those sandwiches. The goal is to create sandwiches with lots of texture and flavor while also making them hearty, high in protein and fiber, easy to make, and perfect for an easy summer lunch. These toasts boast 10 to 16 rams of protein and 5 to 7 grams of fiber per toast!

hands holding a slice of chilli cheese toast before topping

Don’t miss the other sandwiches in this series: my coconut tofu sandwich and curry leaf tofu sandwich!

Indian chilli cheese toast is usually very simple. It doesn’t have anything other than green chillies and cheese, sometimes with a few veg like onion and peppers, herbs, and seasonings. The two main ingredients are shredded cheese and green chillies. It doesn’t have any bean chili. This is all about green chilli.

sprinkling the crispy tempeh topping onto the Indian chilli cheese toasts

That combination of green chillies, cheese, salt, pepper, and chaat masala tastes incredible, so I took that idea and added tofu for extra protein and volume. I also added nutritional yeast for more flavor and protein and hemp seeds for even more protein. Then, I added a generous amount of green chillies, piled everything onto toasted sourdough, and broiled it.

Most of the time involved is simply chopping the vegetables and green chillies and crumbling the tofu. After that, it only takes about three minutes under the broiler.

I also make a crispy tempeh and garlic topping to level up the texture and flavor and add even more protein. The crispy garlic is incredibly delicious on top. I add Kashmiri chili powder to the tempeh for color and that deep Kashmiri chili flavor, along with lime zest. All of these flavor combinations are just heavenly.

Indian chilli cheese toasts on a cutting board

Depending on the size of your toast and how much filling you use, you can get anywhere from 10 grams of protein up to 16 grams of protein per slice. It also depends on the bread you’re using. Whole grain bread usually has even more protein! If you want to keep it gluten-free, use gluten-free bread, a gluten-free tortilla, or my almond flour gluten-free naan as the base.

You can broil these chilli cheese toasts, air fry them, or even put them on a grill. This recipe is crispy, cheesy, spicy, zesty, and packed with incredible flavor and texture. It’s an absolutely fabulous combination. You need these cheese toasts in your life! And see recipe notes for more flavor combinations!

Indian chilli cheese toasts on a cutting board with some sliced in half

Why You’ll Love Chilli Cheese Toasts

  • crisp bread topped with creamy chilli-cheese mixture that turns golden brown in the oven
  • crispy, savory, tangy crumbled lime tempeh topping adds even more flavor and texture!
  • easy to make ahead and assemble as needed
  • easily made gluten-free, soy-free, and nut-free

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Indian Hot “honey” Curry Tofu Sandwich with Garam Masala Caramelized Onions

This crispy curry tofu sandwich has amazing, sweet-and-savory garam masala caramelized onions, curry leaf chilli oil glaze and a creamy yogurt sauce with swirls of chili oil. It’s sort of an Indian-inspired hot honey situation, and it’s so delicious!

close-up of hands holding the crispy curry tofu sandwich

This summer I am bringing you sandwiches inspired by popular Indian sandwiches. This one is a crispy spicy Chikin sandwich made vegan with crispy tofu that is coated in a curry leaf chili oil glaze, topped with garam masala caramelized onions (these are soooooo good) and paired with a herby cooling yogurt sauce. This sandwich packs so much flavor and texture.

crispy curry tofu sandwich on a cutting board

Unlike the usual crispy chicken sandwiches that have a batter and are deep fried, we’re making a coating with cornstarch, white rice flour, and plenty of spices. The tofu gets tossed with oil, coated in the mixture, and then baked or air fried. The white rice flour and cornstarch make everything super crispy, and the tofu is ready in about 15 minutes.

While the tofu gets crispy, we caramelize onions with garlic, garam masala, and black pepper until everything turns golden brown. These sweet, umami-filled peppery onions take the sandwich to the next level.

cutlet-style crispy curry tofu sandwich on a cutting board

Then, we make the curry leaf chili oil glaze. This is the biggest star of the sandwich. The glaze is sweet, spicy, zesty, and packed with curry leaf flavor. It makes the tofu juicier and pairs amazingly with the rest of the sandwich.

We also stir some of the glaze into a yogurt sauce made with fresh herbs, such as cilantro, mint, or parsley. Then everything gets layered into a sandwich, wrap, grain bowl, or salad bowl. Each component is ridiculously delicious on its own, and together they become four times more ridiculously delicious! You can use these components separately as well. That crispy tofu is an amazing addition to bowls, wraps or salads. The curry leaf chili oil glaze is fantastic to add to any creamy dip or yogurt, to drizzle over curries , or use as salad dressing! The yogurt sauce is a fantastic dip! These components, can also be paired to make a wrap or a bowl without the bread! Every bite is an explosion of textures and flavors.

It was a struggle to name the sandwich 🙂 if you have ideas for a better title do let me know!

curry tofu sandwich on the cutting board

Why You’ll Love Crispy Curry Tofu Sandwiches

  • Indian-inspired sandwich with tons of amazing flavors and incredible textures
  • garam masala caramelized onions add so much flavor and texture
  • versatile! Serve as a sandwich, wrap, salad, grain bowl, etc.
  • each component can be used separately!
  • easily made gluten-free, soy-free, and/or nut-free

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