Change up your Thanksgiving celebration with an exotic twist with these tantalizing Indian vegetarian thanksgiving recipes ! Redefine vegetarian holiday feasting with desi style dishes or classic thanksgiving recipes with an Indian twist.

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  • Indian Vegetarian Thanksgiving Starters
  • Vegetarian Thanksgiving Main Dishes (Indian)
  • Sides
  • Indian Thanksgiving Dessert Ideas
  • Thanksgiving Drinks

Incorporate Indian flavors to your Thanksgiving with a fantastic Indian fusion Thanksgiving menu.

Impress your family and guests, whether they are vegetarian or not, with an Indian-style menu that is packed with aromatic Indian spices and flavours.

From starters to mains, sides, desserts and drinks, there is something here for everyone for the holiday season.

These recipes would also go wonderfully in other holiday menu such as Christmas dinner.

Indian Vegetarian Thanksgiving Starters

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This is definitely a tart for a special occasion – it is my crowd pleaser go-to recipe! Despite appearances, it is a very easy recipe.

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Perfect for an indian-inspired menu!

Green chutney coated baby potatoes in a plate garnished with green chopped coriander. - 4 Rajma tikki served on a plate with green chutney. - 5 an overhead shot of tandoori cauliflower taco - 6 malai broccoli served with chutney - 7

Looks so pretty at the dinner table!

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If you’re looking for vegan thanksgiving recipes, this creamy soup is a great place to start!

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Puff pastry is filled with a vegetable filling.

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Samosas are the ultimate comfort food and the best part about this recipe is that with store bought puff pastry, its so easy to make at home!

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Puts an Indian spin on smashed potatoes! Topped with tangy yogurt, chutneys and more!

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Sweet Potatoes form the base of this fabulous chaat recipe. Adds a colourful and delicious treat to your thanksgiving table.

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Vegetarian Thanksgiving Main Dishes (Indian)

For an exciting vegetarian thanksgiving dinner, these vegetarian main course recipes fit the bill!

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A korma is the perfect addition to an Indian thanksgiving menu. This vegetarian dinner recipe is mild in spice so is suitable for most!

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Brussels Sprouts and Potatoes are tossed in mild Indian spices. Easy to prepare on thanksgiving day itself as it is so quick to make.

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A staple of Indian cuisine, this Indian dish is instantly recognisable.

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Great for vegan dinners, this korma is made with brussels sprouts and veggies such as peas and green beans.

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Sides

They may be called so, but these thanksgiving side dishes are incredible enough to take center stage!

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It’s a thanksgiving tradition!

spicy and sweet cranberry chutney served with crackers on the side. - 21 Tandoori fries served in a serving dish with indian green mint sauce in a small bowl. - 22 Air fryer onion bhajis served on beige plate and garnished with fresh coriander leaves - 23 air fryer sweet potato fries served in a bowl with dips - 24

This is a delicious recipe that is guaranteed to make your taste buds dance!

Air fryer Indian Potatoes served in a wooden bowl - 25 Vegetarian Indian Thanksgiving Recipes (2025) - 26 A pot full of indian masala pasta placed on a table with a serving spoon. - 27 kaddu ka raita bowl placed on the table. - 28

Indian food is incomplete with raita on the side. This version is made with butternut squash and is so refreshing.

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Indian Thanksgiving Dessert Ideas

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A great way to add a fusion twist to a traditional Indian recipe.

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A gorgeous dessert to add to your holiday table.

A female hand is taking a bite from the no cook mango kulfi using a spoon - 35 burfi biscuits placed on a gold cooling wire rack - 36 Three jars of eggless mango mousse garnished with fresh strawberries, mango cubes, mint and mango puree - 37 A small bowl of creamy fruit custard recipe placed on a tray on the table. - 38 Fruit salad with condensed milk and cream served in a serving bowl with two spoons on side. - 39 Deep fried sweet Indian rice pudding balls placed on a metal wire rack. - 40 Vegetarian Indian Thanksgiving Recipes (2025) - 41

Thanksgiving Drinks

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Happy Thanksgiving!

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Vegetarian Indian Thanksgiving Recipes

Equipment

  • 1 Frying pan
  • 1 Kadai
  • 1 Pressure cooker
  • 1 Bowl

Ingredients

  • appetizer
  • side dish
  • main dish
  • dessert
  • drinks

Instructions

  • Choose a recipe or two from each category from post above to prepare for your Vegetarian Indian Thanksgiving, and follow the recipe instructions given in the individual post.

PLEASE NOTE: Nutritional values are estimated by a computer and may vary based on ingredients and portion sizes. For personalised dietary advice, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.

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Vegetarian Indian Thanksgiving Recipes

Equipment

  • 1 Frying pan
  • 1 Kadai
  • 1 Pressure cooker
  • 1 Bowl

Ingredients

  • appetizer
  • side dish
  • main dish
  • dessert
  • drinks

Instructions

  • Choose a recipe or two from each category from post above to prepare for your Vegetarian Indian Thanksgiving, and follow the recipe instructions given in the individual post.

PLEASE NOTE: Nutritional values are estimated by a computer and may vary based on ingredients and portion sizes. For personalised dietary advice, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.

This Virgin Mimosa is the non alcoholic version of the classic mimosa made with orange juice and non alcoholic sparkling wine or sparkling grape juice.

It’s perfect to serve to guests at brunch or special occasions and takes just 2 minutes of prep! Handy when guests have already started arriving.

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I love how simple this recipe is – simply mix together equal parts orange juice with your bubbly drink of choice. I love the sweetness of sparkling grape juice but a non alcoholic sparkling wine or champagne is more authentic to the original!

You could pretty much call this a non alcoholic bucks fizz too.

For other mocktails options, you might like these Cranberry Mocktail or Pomegranate Mocktail . Some other great options all year round include Mango Mocktail and Watermelon Mocktail .

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Ingredients

Orange juice – fresh orange juice tastes best but carton juice can works. If using carton, stick to a really good quality. One of my favourite brands is Tropicana.

Non-alcoholic sparkling wine – pretty easy to find in most supermarkets. A sweeter option is sparkling white grape juice.

Optional garnishes

Orange slice or orange peel ribbon and ice cubes.

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When to serve a Virgin Mimosa

As this drink is alcohol free, it becomes a pretty universal drink. I’ve made it for get togethers with friends and it was such a hit! Here are some more options:

  1. Baby showers
  2. Mother’s Day
  3. Breakfast and Brunch
  4. Christmas morning
  5. Any other special occasions
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Other Non Alcoholic Drink Recipes

Green Apple Martini

Mixed Berry Caipirinha

Rose and Hibiscus Sharbat

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Non Alcoholic Mimosa Mocktail

Equipment

  • flute glass

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup orange juice
  • 0.5 cup non alcoholic sparkling wine see notes for substitutes

Instructions

  • In a flute glass, pour equal parts orange juice and non alcoholic sparkling wine.
  • Top with optional garnishes such as orange peel.
  • Serve immediately.

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Notes

Nutrition

PLEASE NOTE: Nutritional values are estimated by a computer and may vary based on ingredients and portion sizes. For personalised dietary advice, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.