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NEW RECIPES ON BLOG!

  • Fresh bean sprouts in a bowl.
    How to Make Sprouts at Home (Moong, Chickpeas & More)
  • Naan Bread Bowl Recipe (Easy Homemade Indian Bread Bowl)
  • Instant Pot quinoa recipe fluffy pressure cooker quinoa in bowl.
    Instant Pot Quinoa: The Foolproof 1-Minute Method
  • Homemade thandai powder in a mason jar surrounded by almonds, fennel seeds, and rose petals on a tray.
    Authentic Homemade Thandai Powder Recipe (The Best High-Protein Mix)
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High-Protein Vegetarian Favorites

Fuel your day with delicious, plant-based protein.

  • Paneer Recipes
  • Lentils & Legumes
  • Chickpea Recipes

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Instant Pot Recipes

  • Close-up of long grain basmati rice with separated fluffy texture.
    PERFECT BASMATI RICE INSTANT POT RECIPE: THE 1:1 METHOD
  • Instant Pot lentil and quinoa protein bowl topped with avocado and herbs
    INSTANT POT LENTIL AND QUINOA PROTEIN BOWL (One-Pot Recipe)
  • Bowl of yellow lentil soup garnished with cilantro being eaten.
    Lentil Dal Soup (Healthy, No-Cream, Dump-and-Go)
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Air Fryer Recipes

  • Air fryer recipes healthy vegetarian meals collage with rice bowl, roasted chickpeas, corn, and paneer.
    Air Fryer Recipes (Easy & Healthy Vegetarian Ideas)
  • Hariyali paneer tikka made in air fryer with onions and bell peppers.
    AIR FRYER HARIYALI PANEER TIKKA (PAHADI STYLE)
  • Air fryer broccoli and chickpeas easy healthy vegetarian recipe.
    AIR FRYER BROCCOLI & CHICKPEAS
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Top 10 Recipes

  • Punjabi Dum Aloo Recipe served in a red cast iron skillet.
    PUNJABI DUM ALOO RECIPE (Instant Pot & Stove-Top)
  • RIED IDLI OR MASALA IDLI
    FRIED IDLI OR MASALA IDLI
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    BUTTERFLY PEA TEA RECIPE
  • SINGAPORE NOODLES
    STREET-STYLE SINGAPORE NOODLES
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    CHAI MASALA POWDER with MASALA CHAI
  • chickpeas curry
    DELHI-STYLE CHOLE/ CHICKPEAS CURRY
  • Close-up of creamy instant pot dal makhani with melted butter on top.
    INSTANT POT DAL MAKHANI (Quick, Creamy & Authentic)
  • matar chaat
    DELHI- STYLE MATAR CHAAT

Healthy Lifestyle & Everyday Cooking

Breakfast Recipes

  • Cooking masala oats with vegetables in a pan.
    MASALA OATS (HEALTHY INDIAN-STYLE BREAKFAST)
  • Image showing dollop of butter added to stack of gobi parathas.
    GOBI PARATHA RECIPE (STUFFED CAULIFLOWER PARATHA)
  • Overshot image of stack of methi paratha on a white plate with dallop of butter.
    METHI PARATHA RECIPE
  • Tofu Bhurji on a toasted bun.
    TOFU BHURJI (HEALTHY BREAKFAST SCRAMBLE)
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Soup Recipes

  • Overhead closeup shot of dairy-free tomato soup in a white bowl which is garnished.
    DAIRY-FREE TOMATO SOUP WITH COCONUT MILK
  • hungarian mushroom soup-featured.
    CREAMY HUNGARIAN MUSHROOM SOUP
  • BUTTERNUT SQUASH & SWEET POTATO SOUP
  • SPICY BLACK BEAN SOUP
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Salad Recipes

  • Fresh carrot ribbon salad in a white bowl with herbs and light dressing.
    CARROT RIBBON SALAD (FRESH, CRUNCHY, AND READY IN 10 MINUTES!)
  • A spoonful of Pumpkin Quinoa Salad.
    PUMPKIN QUINOA SALAD
  • Tricolor Pasta Salad Recipe garnished with red chili flakes.
    TRICOLOR PASTA SALAD RECIPE
  • THAI NOODLE SALAD
    THAI NOODLE SALAD WITH PEANUT SAUCE
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Dessert

  • Stacked peanut chikki squares made with jaggery and roasted peanuts.
    PEANUT CHIKKI RECIPE (TRADITIONAL PEANUT GAJAK)
  • Healthy cranberry pistachio chocolate bark made with dark chocolate.
    Pistachio Cranberry Chocolate Bark (Easy Holiday Treat!)
  • A close up shot of carrot halwa with khoya in a spoon.
    CARROT HALWA WITH KHOYA
  • Image of closeup shot of gujiya recipe placed over rose petals.
    GUJIYA RECIPE
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Drinks

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    PEACH MANGO TEA
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    CARAMEL ICED COFFEE (4 Ingredients)
  • aam panna
    AAM PANNA / MANGO DRINK
  • HERBAL TEA
    HOW TO MAKE HERBAL TEA FOR STRONGER IMMUNITY
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Hi, I'm Gari!

Welcome to Chop the Greens, my corner of the internet dedicated to healthy, vegetarian Indian cuisine. I’m a former tech professional turned food blogger based in Charlotte, NC. My goal is to show you that vegetarian food can be vibrant, flavorful, and easy to fit into a busy life. Thanks for stopping by!

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    Recently Updated

    Sometimes, I like to update my old, boring posts by taking new photos or editing a recipe or description. So those updated recipes will be included over here in this category of Updated Recipes

    • Kala Chana Curry served with rice.
      KALA CHANA CURRY (BLACK CHICKPEAS CURRY)
    • This Vegan Shakshuka with Chickpeas is an easy recipe and requires minimal ingredients. Chickpeas are added in delicious tomato sauce along with spices. It can be served in breakfast or brunch with crusty bread of your choice. #shakshuka #chickpeas #vegetarianrecipes #breakfast
      VEGAN SHAKSHUKA WITH CHICKPEAS
    • MISAL PAV
      HOW TO MAKE MISAL PAV
    • Overshot of green moong dal on a blue background.
      GREEN MOONG DAL RECIPE

    Hey, I'm Gari!

    Welcome to Chop the Greens, my corner of the internet dedicated to healthy, vegetarian Indian cuisine. I'm a former tech professional turned food blogger based in Charlotte, NC. My goal is to show you that vegetarian food can be vibrant, flavorful, and easy to fit into a busy life. Thanks for stopping by!

    Meet Gari

    New Recipes

    • High protein paneer tikka bowl with beetroot raita and quinoa base.
      High Protein Paneer Tikka Bowls with Beetroot Raita (Healthy Valentine's Dinner)

    • Beetroot hummus recipe served as a colorful appetizer platter.
      BEETROOT HUMMUS (Healthy, Creamy & Oil-Light)

    • Air fryer gochujang carrots topped with chopped nuts and green onions in a white serving dish.
      GOCHUJANG CARROTS (AIR FRYER SWEET & SPICY ROASTED)

    • Close-up of dipping air fryer butternut squash fry into ketchup on a plate of crispy fries.
      AIR FRYER BUTTERNUT SQUASH FRIES (CRISPY, LOW-CALORIES, SO GOOD!)

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