Vegetarian & vegan-friendly

Vegetarian Indian Food in Balwyn

Dal, paneer, vegetable curries, biryani and Nepalese favourites, with plenty of choice for vegetarians.

A real vegetarian menu

Vegetarian cooking is at the heart of Indian food, and our menu has more than twenty vegetarian dishes, from creamy paneer curries and slow-cooked dal to crispy entrées and vegetable biryani.

Vegan? Tell us when you order or book and we will guide you to suitable dishes. Our allergen list marks dishes containing gluten and nuts.

Vegetarian Indian dishes at Avatar Balwyn

Vegetarian favourites

What to try

Dal BukharaBlack lentils and kidney beans slow-cooked with tomato and butter.
Dal TadkaYellow lentils tempered with whole spices.
Shahi Paneer & Palak PaneerCottage cheese in cashew gravy or spinach purée.
Malai KoftaPotato and cheese dumplings in a tomato cream gravy.
Vegetable BiryaniLayered basmati with vegetables, served with raita.
Mixed Veg PlatterSamosa, pakora, onion bhaji and tandoori mushroom.
Gobi Manchurian & Chilli PaneerIndo-Chinese favourites.
Jeera Aloo & Pumpkin MasalaSimple, flavourful vegetable dishes.

Read more in our guide to vegetarian and gluten-aware Indian food.

Frequently asked questions

Do you have vegetarian options?

Yes. We have more than twenty vegetarian dishes, including entrées, curries, biryani and breads.

Do you have vegan options?

Tell us when you order or book and we will point you to suitable dishes for a vegan diet.

Are your vegetarian dishes gluten free?

Our menu marks dishes that contain gluten (G) and nuts (N). Please tell us about any allergy when ordering. See our allergen list.

Can I get vegetarian food for takeaway or catering?

Yes. All our vegetarian dishes are available for takeaway, and we can plan vegetarian catering menus.

Find us

291 Whitehorse Road, Balwyn, opposite Balwyn Park. Lunch Friday to Sunday, 12pm to 3pm. Dinner Tuesday to Sunday, 5pm to 10pm. Closed Monday.

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