Recipes

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.

Govinda's Buffet, a Hare Krishna restaurant that serves no-onion, no-garlic, prasadam.

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.

Mango Lassi garnished with real mango and tulsi leaf, served at Govinda's Vegetarian Restaurant, a Hare Krishna restaurant.

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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.

Samosas served at Govinda's Restaurant, a Hare Krishna Restaurant.

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Hare Krishna Breakfast Recipes

Start your day with traditional Indian breakfast recipes like upma, poha, and more.

Hare Krishna Breakfast Items being served at a Hare Krishna Temple.

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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.

Hare Krishna main course items at a Govinda's Restuarant, a Hare Krishna Restaurant.

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Breads

Traditional Indian breads like chapatis, naans, puris, and parathas. Perfect to complement any meal.

Hare Krishna breads and chutneys served at Govinda's Vegetarian Restaurant, a Hare Krishna Restaurant.

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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.

Hare Krishna Chutney and other sides at a Govinda's Vegetarian Restaurant, a Hare Krishna Restaurant.

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Desserts & Sweets

Indulge in a variety of sweet treats including halvas, kulfis, laddus, and more. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.

Hare Krishna Sweets on display at a Govinda's Resturant, a Hare Krishna Restaurant.

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Hybrid Menu

Recipes that take you outside India, which have become part of the Hare Krishna tradition since the 1960s.

Govinda's Vegetarian Buffet offering international food preparations that pair well with traditional Indian fair.

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Ekadasi Meals

Special recipes for Ekadasi, the day of fasting, featuring grain-free and bean-free dishes that are delicious and satisfying.

Ekadasi Meals offered to Krishna on Ekadasi Vrat.

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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.

Large Group Recipes

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Special Diets

Recipes tailored for specific dietary needs including gluten-free, vegan, and low-fat options. Delicious meals for everyone.

Special Diets, no sugar, no salt, fat-free, vegan, high-protein, gluten-free.

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Festival & Special Occasion Foods

Traditional recipes for festivals and special occasions. Includes prasadam recipes and festive sweets.

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Regional Delicacies

Explore dishes from different regions of India, showcasing the rich diversity in cuisine.

Explore Regional Delicacies

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.

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Kids’ Favorites

Fun and nutritious recipes that are sure to be a hit with kids. Includes snacks, sweets, and simple meals.

Explore Kids’ Favorites

Health & Wellness

Nutritious recipes designed for health and wellness. Includes detox drinks, healing soups, and more.

Explore Health & Wellness