Over 10 vegan recipes – oriental, simple & ingenious

Vegan recipes are ubiquitous in oriental cuisine. They have been prepared in the same traditional way for at least centuries. Here, I will introduce you to my family’s traditional dishes, which have been passed down through the generations. I also present simple vegan recipes for everyday life. Have fun browsing and trying out ❤️.

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You can find the best vegan recipes here:

Zucchini with garlic, chili & pomegranate

Zucchini with garlic, chili & pomegranate – I absolutely love this flavor! It’s a simple and delicious zucchini recipe that everyone will love and is super easy to prepare.

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Broccoli soup – Levante style

Oriental broccoli soup. This broccoli soup is cooked in just 30 minutes and with few ingredients. With a piece of bread, it is a perfect and delicious family recipe

Butter Chicken Vegan

The taste of this vegan butter chicken is so real and authentic. I promise you won’t miss the meat version. I hope you have lots of fun with this Rezept❤️

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Cauliflower in the oven – oriental

Baked cauliflower in combination with my incomparable tahini sauce, which is simply heavenly in combination with cauliflower!

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Potato curry (aloo masala)

My aloo masala recipe (potato curry) is one of the most popular dishes on my blog and has attracted many visitors over the years – and quite rightly so!

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Cauliflower wings (Gobi Manchurian

Cauliflower wings not only look like chicken wings, they taste like chicken wings too!!! Don’t believe me? Then why not give it a try? I hope you have lots of fun with my recipe 🧡.

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Sweet potato from the oven recipe with tahini

This sweet potato recipe shows just how versatile baked sweet potatoes can be. With a simple tahini dressing and roasted almonds, it makes a delicious dish. I hope you enjoy cooking & feasting ❤️.

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Baked Brussels sprouts with sesame seeds. The best recipe!

If you’re looking for a new way to enjoy Brussels sprouts, then my baked Brussels sprouts recipe is for you! Trust me, you can even impress those who aren’t normally big Brussels sprout lovers.

Roasted Brussels Sprouts – Brussels Sprouts Recipe
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Baingan ka Bharta recipe (eggplant puree)

This Baingan ka Bharta recipe is vegan and super simple, made with grilled eggplants, tomatoes, onions, garlic and spices. Traditionally, the eggplants for this dish are grilled on charcoal to get a smoky flavor. Baingan ka Bharta is best enjoyed with a warm roti or naan bread.

Baingan ka Bharta recipe

Veganuary pasta dishes!

The Germans’ favorite food – pasta. Of course, I can’t leave that out here. The following dishes are my orientalized vegan pasta dishes.

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Creamy eggplant pasta – super tasty in 30 minutes!

This eggplant pasta has attracted quite a few visitors to my website in recent months – and quite rightly so! This pasta is not only super tasty, but also particularly creamy. And completely without cream or cheese. So the recipe is also vegan (without feeling like you’re going without!)

Eggplant pasta
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Tahini pasta – 15 minute recipe!

Today I would like to introduce you to an irresistible recipe for a quick pasta dish: Tahini-lemon pasta with chickpeas! The chickpeas are completely optional. You can leave them out if you prefer.

Quick Pasta Dish (Tahini Lemon Pasta)
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Zucchini curry recipe – unbelievably delicious!

If you’re looking for simple and delicious zucchini recipes as a main course, then you’ve come to the right place! My zucchini curry is not only delicious but also quick to prepare with few ingredients and little effort. A fresh flatbread, chapati or simple basmati rice goes really well with it as a side dish.

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Aloo Palak recipe (potato spinach curry)

My aloo palak recipe is super easy and tastes so delicious! It’s vegan and gluten-free. A perfect meal for a quick day during the week! I make this a lot for my family who all love it. I hope you enjoy my aloo palak recipe .

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Quick lentil curry with pumpkin and cauliflower

It’s really super easy to make. Despite its simplicity, I think it’s true comfort food.

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Spinach, coconut and mushroom curry

This mushroom recipe was another quick idea that came to me when I looked in my fridge on Sunday and wanted to use up the rest of my groceries before the weekly shop on Monday: mushroom curry with spinach.

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Kohlrabi spinach curry

Kohlrabi vegetable recipe. Today I would like to introduce you to a very authentic recipe from my home country of Pakistan: Gonglu Palak, a delicious kohlrabi and spinach curry. In this blog post, I will show you how to prepare this traditional and healthy Pakistani delicacy. I

Pakora – vegetable snacks with chickpea flour

I grew up with pakoras and have probably prepared these delicious vegetable snacks 1000 times. I did a lot of things wrong when I started preparing pakora. Either the vegetables weren’t cooked all the way through or the pakora wasn’t crispy enough or the taste was too bland. But now I know exactly what to look out for to make the perfect pakoras. I hope you enjoy my childhood pakora recipe ❤️.

Wild garlic recipe: Wild garlic pakora

Samosa – deep-fried dumplings

Samosas are a real oriental street food. There are different versions depending on whether you are in the Arab, Persian or Pakistani/Indian region. My samosa recipe is my mother’s recipe. I learned it from her. I hope you have lots of fun with my Rezept❤️!

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Samosa – deep-fried dumplings

This vegetable manchurian recipe, which is prepared in a spicy and tangy sauce, is a delicious side dish. It is also vegan and very easy to make gluten-free! No matter how much I prepare, my family never gets enough of it! It’s definitely worth giving this delicacy a try!

Vegetables Manchurian

Sweet potato curry with chickpeas

This sweet potato curry with a combination of coconut milk, chickpeas and tamarind paste is a very special experience. The super creamy consistency and the sweet and spicy taste are simply delicious. It is also really quick to prepare! So be sure to give it a try 🙂

Sweet Potato Curry

Rice pudding with mixed berries

Vegan rice pudding: Are you looking for a recipe for vegan rice pudding that is particularly creamy and incredibly tasty? Then you’ve come to the right place – you can make this recipe with either coconut milk or almond milk. Simply a dream with a warm berry mix. I hope you enjoy my rice pudding recipe🧡!

Vegan rice pudding

Baba Ganoush – eggplant dip

Baba Ghanoush is an eggplant cream that consists of a few simple ingredients and comes from the Levant. There, baba ganoush is one of the favorite mezze dishes. Mezze dishes are appetizers which are also known as breakfast dishes. Today I am sharing my Baba Ganoush recipe with you. You’ll be amazed at how easy it is! I wish you lots of fun with my recipe 🧡.

Falafel recipe – super tasty!

Although I’ve been married to a Palestinian for years, I haven’t dared to make falafel myself for a long time! Why actually? Well, before I answer this question, here are a few facts about falafel itself. I hope you enjoy my falafel recipe 🧡.

Hummus recipe – Creamy chickpea dip

Hummus – so simple and so incredibly delicious! After this recipe, you’ll never buy hummus yourself again, because it’s worth making it yourself. It tastes better and is also much cheaper! Have fun with my hummus recipe 🧡.

Creamy pasta salad with tahini

Are you looking for a delicious and easy pasta salad recipe? Then you’ve come to the right place! My vegan pasta salad with a creamy tahini dressing is not only super tasty, but also quick to prepare. Perfect for hot summer days, as a side dish at a barbecue or simply as a healthy snack for in between meals. ❤️ I hope you enjoy my recipe.

Pumpkin curry with coconut milk

Super tasty, creamy and really easy to prepare. I hope you have lots of fun cooking & feasting 🧡.

Pakistani dal recipe (vegan/vegetarian)

This red lentil recipe (lentil dal) is super simple, uncomplicated and extremely tasty. It is Pakistani soul food. There it is known as ‘dal’ and is often served with rice or flatbread. There are many ways to prepare adal dish. Today I’m going to show you my quick recipe – vegetarian and optionally vegan, of course. I hope you enjoy my recipe 🧡.

red lentils (lentils dal)

Eggplant cashew curry

This is my viral chashew eggplant curry on Pinterest – and rightly so! It’s super tasty and ready in under 30 minutes! A perfect quick after-work dish for the whole family. It’s vegan, healthy & delicious!

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Easily memorize photos and recipes on Pinterest

On Pinterest, you can easily and conveniently save my recipes. Just click here, pick one you like, and pin it to one of your boards.

Click on a picture of a recipe and the “Pin” button from Pinterest will appear at the top left. Simply click on it.

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3 more recipe collections from me

Are you looking for more simple and delicious recipes? Then I’ve put together some more of my recipes for you. I’m sure you’ll love them too.

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What do you think of my vegan recipes?

If you’ve tried this recipe, I’d love to hear what you think! Feel free to leave me a comment below or share your feedback on Instagram. I’m always happy about compliments, new tips, and friendly feedback.

Best regards

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Creamy Eggplant Pasta Without Cream!

This eggplant pasta is not only incredibly delicious but also extra creamy — all without any cream or cheese, making it a vegan-friendly dish without compromise!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 Personen
Course: Main course
Cuisine: German, Indian, Italian
Calories: 773

Ingredients
  

For the Eggplants
  • 3 medium eggplants
  • 2 fulll tsp salt
  • about 70 ml olive oil for brushing or roasting
For the Sauce
  • etwas oil for sautéing
  • 1 big onions diced
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 5 tbsp omato paste  alternaiv: or 2 tomatoes, diced
  • 350 ml coconut milk
  • 500 g penne
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp Italian herbs
  • ½ tsp chili powder optional

Method
 

  1. Slice the eggplants into 2–3 cm thick rounds, place them on a large baking sheet, sprinkle with salt on both sides, and let them sit for 10 minutes to draw out moisture.
  2. Pat the eggplant slices dry, brush them with olive oil and a little paprika, then grill them on both sides on a grill pan or bake them in the oven. You can also pre-sear them in a pan.
  3. Cook the penne according to package instructions. Do not drain the pasta water completely — reserve about 200 for later.
  4. Heat the oil in a deep pan (or pot) and sauté the onion and garlic over medium heat.
  5. Add the tomato paste and sauté for another 2 minutes.
  6. Deglaze with 100–150 of pasta water and the coconut milk.
  7. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and Italian herbs.
  8. Cover and simmer on low heat for about 15 minutes so the flavors can fully develop.
  9. Gently fold the roasted eggplant slices into the sauce along with the pasta, adjust seasoning, and enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories: 773kcalCarbohydrates: 96gProtein: 18gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gSodium: 225mgPotassium: 491mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 303IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 44mgIron: 5mg

Notes

  1. If the sauce reduces too much while cooking, simply add more pasta water as needed.
  2. Zucchini and bell peppers are great alternatives to eggplant in this recipe.
  3. If you don’t have a grill pan, you can also pan-fry the eggplant slices on both sides before adding them to the sauce.

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Hi, I’m Shiba

I’m glad you’re here. My dishes are very much inspired by the cooking skills of my mother, who comes from Pakistan. I also present Palestinian dishes that I learned about from my husband’s family. So you’ll find lots of dishes from 1001 nights here!

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