Our special diets section caters to specific dietary needs, ensuring that everyone can enjoy delicious Hare Krishna meals.
These recipes are crafted with care to meet gluten-free, vegan, low-fat, and no-salt requirements, while maintaining the principles of sattvic cooking, excluding onion and garlic. This page provides a variety of recipes to accommodate different dietary preferences and health needs.
Using This Page
When preparing meals for guests with specific dietary needs, choose from these categories to ensure everyone can enjoy a delicious and satisfying meal. Experiment with different recipes to create a diverse and inclusive dining experience that caters to various tastes and preferences.
Gluten-Free
- Quinoa Pilaf: A nutritious and gluten-free alternative to rice, cooked with vegetables and spices.
- Gluten-Free Chapati: Soft and pliable chapatis made with gluten-free flours.
- Amaranth Porridge: A wholesome and gluten-free breakfast porridge made with amaranth grains.
- Buckwheat Khichdi: A comforting khichdi made with buckwheat groats, vegetables, and spices.
- Ragi Roti: Rotis made from finger millet flour, providing a nutritious and gluten-free bread option.
Vegan
- Vegan Sabji: A vegetable dish made without dairy, perfect for a vegan diet.
- Coconut Milk Curry: A rich and creamy curry made with coconut milk, vegetables, and spices.
- Vegan Lassi: A dairy-free version of lassi made with plant-based yogurt and fruit.
- Tofu Paneer: A vegan alternative to paneer, made with tofu and cooked in a spiced gravy.
- Almond Milk Kheer: A dairy-free version of the traditional rice pudding made with almond milk and sweetened with jaggery.
Low-Fat
- Steamed Vegetable Salad: A light and healthy salad made with steamed vegetables, seasoned with lemon juice and spices.
- Low-Fat Dal: A simple and nutritious dal made with minimal oil and spices.
- Spiced Buttermilk: A savory and cooling drink made with low-fat yogurt, water, and spices.
- Grilled Vegetable Skewers: Vegetables marinated in a light spice blend and grilled to perfection.
- Millet Upma: A low-fat breakfast dish made with millet, vegetables, and spices.
No-Salt
- Herb-Roasted Vegetables: A flavorful and salt-free dish made with a mix of vegetables and fresh herbs.
- Lemon Rice: A tangy rice dish flavored with lemon juice and herbs, without added salt.
- No-Salt Dal: A wholesome dal made with lentils, tomatoes, and spices, excluding salt.
- Fruit Chaat: A refreshing and tangy fruit salad made with fresh fruits, lemon juice, and chaat masala.
- Coconut Chutney: A savory chutney made with grated coconut, green chilies, and spices, without salt.
Sugar-Free
- Date and Nut Ladoo: Sweet balls made with dates and nuts, providing a naturally sweet and sugar-free treat.
- Carob Barfi: A sugar-free barfi made with carob powder, nuts, and a natural sweetener like dates or stevia.
- Fruit Salad: A refreshing and naturally sweet salad made with a mix of seasonal fruits.
- Stevia-Sweetened Kheer: A sugar-free rice pudding made with milk, rice, and stevia.
- Chia Pudding: A creamy and sugar-free pudding made with chia seeds, coconut milk, and fresh fruits.
High-Protein
- Sprout Salad: A crunchy and nutritious salad made with sprouted beans, vegetables, and spices.
- Paneer Tikka: Paneer marinated in spices and grilled to perfection, providing a high-protein dish.
- Quinoa Salad: A protein-packed salad made with quinoa, vegetables, and a light dressing.
- Chickpea Curry: A hearty and high-protein curry made with chickpeas, tomatoes, and spices.
- Lentil Soup: A nourishing and high-protein soup made with lentils, vegetables, and spices.