Long before mushrooms became popular for being a meat substitute for vegans, they have been enjoyed by people in many different ways. Known for their peculiar texture and taste, it is probably the only form of fungus that we can all agree that we like to hear about and eat too.

Every year, January is celebrated as Veganuary to make people aware about the vegan lifestyle. Interestingly, Indians have long indulged in a vegan diet before the term became famous. With Veganuary here and the ongoing quest for meat-substitutes by people beyond the vegan community, mid-day.com reached out to Mumbai chefs to share recipes where vegans and anybody else can innovate to make delicious dishes. They not only share their favourites that include mushroom with bread, and even a pate, but also a pizza, mushrooms stuffed with spinach, and an innovative mushroom bourguignon over the classic beef version.