GOOD INDIAN VEGETARIAN

Good Indian Vegetarian-->
I’m trying to eat more vegetarian meals (local when possible), and that means Indian food in my books. No one does vegetarian quite as good as India. From huge paper thin masala dosas to rich vegetable curries, I’m happy to skip the meat (which I love) when feasting on Indian fare.I recently had dinner at Udupi Palace in Toronto’s India town. Udupi Palace is the first Canadian outlet of a U.S. chain of southern Indian-style vegetarian restaurants. You’ll find Udupi Palace in California, Maryland, New York and Chicago. I normally try to stay away from chains as much as possible, but the food and cleanliness is hard to beat at Udupi Palace.I ordered the vegetable thali which came with nine different dishes, including rice pudding for dessert. My British-born husband, who fancies himself as a connoisseur of Indian food, having lived and traveled extensively throughout India, proclaimed it the best Indian food in Toronto!The place is immaculate, almost sterile, and the prices are reasonable (my thali was $8.95). The husband is already planning his next return trip to try their famous dosas. My meal was so good that it inspired me to look up vegetarian Indian recipes. With so many seasonal vegetables gracing our Farmer’s Markets, it’s a perfect time to boost your veggie intake.
Try these today:
Grilled Curry Potatoes
Zucchini Fritters with Cumin Raita
Hindu Wedding Curry
Samosas with Potato and Peas (Aloo Mattar Samosas)
East Indian Chick Pea Ragout
Indian Tomato Salad
Indian Spiced Potatoes
Also check out these articles on spices commonly used in Indian cuisine:
Cloves
Cumin
Coriander
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