Recipes
Welcome to Hare Krishna Recipes! Discover a wide array of delicious and wholesome vegetarian dishes. Each category is carefully curated to help you find exactly what you’re looking for.
Hare Krishna Recipes: What to Know
This site is designed like a restaurant menu to help you select a meal to cook for Krishna. We start with a beverage section, followed by appetizers, we have a breakfast menu, then the main course, we have a variety of breads, some sides and condiments, a dessert menu, a menu for those with dietary restrictions, a kid’s menu, and some other menus to cover Ekadasi fasts, festivals, cooking for large groups, and more.
Below are various menus. Click the Explore link below each menu to access its recipes.
Beverages
Refreshing and soothing drinks including lassis, teas, shakes, and more. Perfect for any time of the day.
Appetizers & Street Food
Savor the taste of Indian street food and appetizers such as samosas, pakoras, chaat, and vadas. Ideal for a quick bite or as starters.
Explore Appetizers & Street Food
Hare Krishna Breakfast Recipes
Start your day with traditional Indian breakfast recipes like upma, poha, and more.
Explore Hare Krishna Breakfast Recipes
Main Course
A variety of hearty and fulfilling main course dishes including sabjis, dals, rice dishes, and more. Each dish is prepared without onion and garlic, staying true to traditional Hare Krishna cuisine.
Breads
Traditional Indian breads like chapatis, naans, puris, and parathas. Perfect to complement any meal.
Side Items & Condiments
Enhance your meals with a selection of chutneys, pickles, raitas, and salads. These side dishes add a burst of flavor to any meal.
Explore Side Items & Condiments
Desserts & Sweets
Indulge in a variety of sweet treats including halvas, kulfis, laddus, and more. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.
Hybrid Menu
Recipes that take you outside India, which have become part of the Hare Krishna tradition since the 1960s.
Ekadasi Meals
Special recipes for Ekadasi, the day of fasting, featuring grain-free and bean-free dishes that are delicious and satisfying.
Cooking for Large Groups
Recipes specifically created for cooking large quantities to serve hundreds of people, perfect for temple meals or Food For Life programs. Includes scalable recipes that maintain flavor and quality.
Explore Cooking for Large Groups
Special Diets
Recipes tailored for specific dietary needs including gluten-free, vegan, and low-fat options. Delicious meals for everyone.
Festival & Special Occasion Foods
Traditional recipes for festivals and special occasions. Includes prasadam recipes and festive sweets.
Explore Festival & Special Occasion Foods
Regional Delicacies
Explore dishes from different regions of India, showcasing the rich diversity in cuisine.
Snacks & Tiffins
Quick and easy snacks and light meals perfect for any time of the day. Includes light bites like bhel, nibblers, and sweet snacks.
Kids’ Favorites
Fun and nutritious recipes that are sure to be a hit with kids. Includes snacks, sweets, and simple meals.
Health & Wellness
Nutritious recipes designed for health and wellness. Includes detox drinks, healing soups, and more.