Eating out at restaurants is one of life's great pleasures. But when you are vegetarian, finding dishes that are both vegetarian and to your liking can be a challenge. The same old mushroom risotto and vegetarian lasagne gets old, so the next time that you want delicious, nutritious, vegetarian food with variety, head to an Indian restaurant.
In Hinduism, it is very common to be vegetarian, and so Indian food naturally lends itself to a vegetarian diet. The next time that you hit your local curry house, try out these three deliciously decadent vegetarian dishes.
Malai Kofta. One of the greatest things about Indian food is that the vegetarian dishes are every bit as decadent as the meat dishes, and none more so than Malai Kofta. This dish originates from the north of India and you can think of this curry as vegetarian meatballs swamped in a creamy curry sauce.
The kofta balls are principally made from potato, paneer (a type of Indian cheese), and, of course, heaps of Indian spices such as cumin, coriander, and ginger. This is considered a "special occasion" curry in India, and you will find it at wedding feasts and birthday celebrations.
Paneer Butter Masala. Again, this is another decadent Indian dish that is totally vegetarian. The main ingredient is paneer. Because of its mild flavour, paneer is often used with strong sauces, and the sauce of Paneer Butter Masala is tomato based but with copious amounts of cream. It might not be too beneficial for your waistline, but for a Friday night treat at restaurants like Royal India Restaurant, it cannot be beat.
Makhani Dal. Anything with "dal" in its name is a lentil-based Indian curry. In India, lentils are extremely popular because they are cheap, nutritious, and completely delicious. There are many types of lentils and many types of lentil curries, but Makhini Dal is thought to be the richest and most delicious of the bunch. This is a Punjabi dish made with whole black lentils and, again, a lot of cream.
This is also considered a celebration curry because it takes so long to prepare. When created in the traditional way, Makhini Dal can take up to 24 hours to cook, but you can leave it to the professionals at your local Indian restaurant. Ask various restaurants about their specialties. They might have other vegetarian options to try. In the meantime, give these three options a taste.
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