In pictures: The heartiest vegan dishes to plant your teeth into at Kolkata cafes

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Ubuntu from Rendezvous: If you love mezze platters, this vegan platter is all you need. Besides creamy beetroot hummus, it also offers zaatar-spiced flatbread. The chargrilled cauliflower adds smokiness while the coconut milk and curry leaves bring a distinct nuttiness. It’s a great dish to get your hands dirty with and the punchy, heady flavours are irresistible

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Shiitake Autumn Crunchy Roll from Burma Burma: This is unlike any spring roll you’ve ever had. The crispy sheet is made with black rice, gram and corn flour and it is stuffed with a delightful filling of mushrooms flavoured with onion, garlic, mushroom oyster sauce and light soy. The dip is nutty and umami-rich thanks to the peanut butter, miso paste and coconut cream

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Three Style Mushroom Cheung Fun from Yauatcha: Made with shiitake, oyster and shimeji mushrooms, this dish packs a feisty, earthy bite. The cheung fun is chewy and acts as the perfect vehicle to carry the savoury flavours of the mushrooms and soy

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Vegetarian Exotic Sushi Roll from La Macario Cafe: Who says you can’t enjoy sushi if you’re vegan? La Macario’s sushi roll is crunchy, flavourful and packs quite a punch. The nori is layered with rice and pickled veggies along with sriracha, which adds a tangy spice. Served with vinegar, soy and wasabi, this sushi roll is unmissable

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Vegan Breakfast from Flurys: Nothing can beat a wholesome brekkie and this vegan breakfast will fill your heart and tummy. With masala scrambled tofu, sautéed mushrooms, grilled tomato and baked vegetable hash browns, this meal is as wholesome as it gets. Not to forget the sides — baked beans, seasonal fruits, bread and your choice of beverage

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Mango, Chia and Coconut Milk Pudding from The Daily: Healthy, nutritious and lip-smacking — this pudding in a jar tastes just as delicious as it looks. The sweetness of the mangoes and the creaminess of the chia seeds blend beautifully with the coconut milk

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Caramel Flat White from Potboiler: Love a creamy cup of coffee but want it vegan? Well, this coffee uses oat milk that mimics the richness and creamy frothiness of milk. The addition of caramel creates a sweet contrast against the bitterness of the espresso. You can also get this drink with coconut milk

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‘Gilafi’ Seekh from Hammer: This one has assorted veggies, which are minced and marinated with Jaipuri khara spices, accompanied by roasted onion salad, chilli water caviar and harissa chutney. The texture is smooth while the flavours are punchy and fresh

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Cauliflower Rice, Carrot, Celery and Dried Cranberry from Indigo Delicatessen: This delightful, low-calorie number has grated cauliflower, which mimics the texture of rice. The carrots and celery add a crunch, the dried cranberries add sweetness and the pomegranate adds a delicate tartness