Best Vegetarian And Vegan Dishes In Indian Cuisine

Food is one thing that contributes significantly to Indian culture. Notably, vegetarianism isn’t new in India. However, it has recently gained popularity; about 39% of the population is vegetarian, and about 1% are strict vegans. As a result, there is a variety of Indian recipes worth trying.

More importantly, the Indian cuisines across India and the India diaspora are by default plant-based or vegetarian friendly. Protein sources often include grains, vegetables, soy, legumes, etc. However, some recipes still embrace meat as a source of protein. If you’re a beginner exploring Indian cuisine, specifically vegetarian and vegan dishes, visit an authentic Indian restaurant to try the below Indian dishes.

4 Best Vegetarian and Vegan Indian Dishes You Must Try

1. Dahi Ke Kabab

Dahi Ke Kabab, also known as Dahi Kabab, are vegetarian patties with curd (Indian yoghurt) as the primary ingredient. Other ingredients such as gram flour, herbs, spices, and seasonings are also used to make this savoury and delicious snack.

These patties are shallow fried or deep fried. However, an ideal Dahi Kabab has a crispy outer coat and is soft on the inside.

Dahi Kabab is served with sides such as tomato ketchup, mint chutney, coriander, or green chutney.

2. Pakora

Pakora (also called pikora or pakura) are crispy fritters made with vegetables like onions, zucchini, spinach, carrots, mint, cauliflower, potato, chilli pepper, or plantain. Usually, they are made by coating ingredients (vegetables listed above) in a spiced batter and then deep fried or baked.

Pakora is a popular appetizer in Indian restaurants. It’s also one of the favourite take-out foods in Indian restaurants. Pakora is cooked in various styles such as Gobi Pakora, Paneer Pakora, Mixed Pakora, etc.

3.Tandoori Bharwa Mushroom

Tandoori Bharwa Mushroom is another great choice of an Indian vegetarian dish. It is also commonly referred to as the Stuffed Tandoori Mushroom.

Usually, the tandoori mushroom is filled with vegetables and cheese and coated with a creamy base. They’re then marinated before baking in an oven, roasting, or cooking over a BBQ grill. It makes a great vegetarian appetizer and stands out as the ultimate vegetarian barbecue recipe.

Tandoori Bharwa Mushroom is served with dips, salad, naan, or chutneys.

4.Onion Bhaji

Onion Bhaji doesn’t need any introduction, especially if you’ve experienced Indian street foods. They’re often called Kanda Bhaji, Kanda Bhajia, or Onion Pakora. What are they anyway? Onion Bhaji is thinly sliced onions mixed with chickpea flour and spiced batter and cooked until crispy. Onion Bhajis are often baked or deep fried. You can get a coriander yoghurt dip on the side to spice it up.

If you’re dying for these vegan and vegetarian Indian dishes, visit BCF restaurant, the best vegetarian restaurant in Hampton Park and the Dandenong area.