Home > Society > Food in India > Indian Vegetable Dishes
Indian Vegetable Dishes
Indian Vegetable Dishes bring to the fore an array of mouth watering delicacies which serves the Epicureans delight of the food lovers.

Share this Article:

Indian Vegetable Dishes, Indian FoodIndian Vegetable Dishes are a synagogue to the vegetarians of India. Indian cooking places vegetable to the pedestal of an all rounder. Vegetables served as side dishes with an Indian meal are cooked in about every way that is conceivable to man. It is hardly confined to side dishes rather they are turned into appetizers, snacks, soups, main dishes, relishes, pickles, conserves, desserts, sweets, breads and beverages. Any vegetable can be cooked in all these forms, using different ingredients and techniques. Vegetarian dishes in India are easy and simple.

Process of Cooking Indian Vegetable Dishes
Indian vegetables are a staple food of Indian Cuisine. They require some spices to enhance the flavour of the savour. Sometimes a little oil or ghee is added to the vegetables at the end, to increase the glaze. Vegetables cooked thus have a roasted flavour and very soft texture, though the pieces hold their shape. Certain vegetables are often cooked prior to frying such as potatoes, yams, plantain and beetroot and this is done because these vegetables require more time to cook.

Indian Vegetable Dishes, Indian FoodSome of the famous Indian vegetables dishes are discussed below;

Gobhi Matar Rasedar is a simple yet tasty curry made with cauliflower and peas. For the cauliflower, peas and potatoes, green peppers, green beans, courgettes and or mushrooms can be substituted. The consistency of the dish should be like thin vegetable soup, with the vegetables cooked until soft.

Dum Aloo is one of the common Indian vegetable dishes with almost neutral taste that allows them to absorb deeply the flavours of spices. In this recipe, whole potatoes are first peeled and pricked so that the seasonings will penetrate fully and then simmered in spice-laced yogurt sauce. Dum Aloo, is a popular dish throughout North India, which is cooked by the "dum" process.

Tari Aloo is a simple entree which has become known in all of India. Traditionally it is served with "Poori" for a Sunday brunch, accompanied by tea in North India and coffee in the South. The lack of garlic makes this dish a truly Indian vegetarian dish.

Matar Paneer is a delicacy that all Indians love. It is prepared with the mixture of spices and moist pieces of slightly fried paneer with sweet green peas wrapped in a luscious red sauce bursting with the fragrance of spices and fresh coriander leaves.


Share this Article:

Related Articles

More Articles in Food in India


West Indian Cuisine
West Indian Cuisine reveals a vibrant choice of vegetarian as well as non-vegetarian dishes.
Food in Ancient India
Food in Ancient India has been largely agro based as the society in India in the ancient times was primarily agro based. The food of ancient India reflects the culture of Indian people.
Food in Indus Valley civilization
Food in Indus Valley civilization largely depicts the agrarian culture of ancient India. As this had been one of the earliest civilisations of India, it followed some of the trends of early civilizations that resided in India before the Indus Valley civilization.
Delhi Cuisine
Delhi Cuisine has been influenced by the Mughal emperors. Old Delhi is known for both vegetarian and non vegetarian cuisine.