There is a lot of misunderstanding about Indian food among many people, and I have heard many stereotypes about it on social media. This blog post aims to answer questions related to this topic and clarify any confusion.
Let’s talk about the Indian religion, which is closely tied to food habits. Most Indians practice Hinduism, and Hindu texts often advocate for vegetarianism and prohibit eating meat from cows, which are considered sacred (believe the Cow is GOD). Therefore, many Indians prefer to follow a vegetarian lifestyle. However, some individuals consume other meat sources, including meat, fish, and chicken.
Is Indian Food Vegan?
The answer is both NO and YES. Indian cuisine is not generally considered to be completely vegan. While it is based on a vegetarian diet that excludes meat and its derivatives for religious reasons, it still includes milk, eggs, honey, and other non-vegan ingredients.
Nevertheless, there is a significant vegan community in India that avoids all types of meat and animal by-products by using vegan substitutes for non-vegan ingredients.
Some Indian dishes contain chicken, mutton (sheep and goat), and fish, so it is important to ask or check the label for ingredients before consuming any Indian food. However, there are many delicious vegetarian dishes that you can enjoy, and we have provided a list below.
- Aloo Gobi
- Baingan Masala
- Chana Masala
- Dal Tadka
- Aloo Paratha
- Paneer Bhurji
- Palak Paneer
- Pav Bhaji
- Dahi Bhalla
- Masala Dosa
- Uttapam
- Veg Biryani
- Vegetable Korma
- Malai Paneer
- Dum Aloo
- Khichdi
- Rajma Masala
- Aloo Tikki
- Bhindi Masala
- Chana Dal
- Aloo Baingan
- Paneer Tikka
- Methi Matar Malai
- Chole Bhature
- Matar Paneer
- Tofu Bhurji
- Tandoori Mushroom Tikka
- Pani Puri
- Papdi Chaat
- Bhel Puri
Final Thought
India is widely recognized as the world’s most vegetarian country, with 40% of its population adopting a meat-free diet. However, vegetarianism is more common than veganism in India.
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