Veg restaurants - a healthier choice

Jul 19
08:09

2012

Jenny Jonson

Jenny Jonson

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With the diverse range of cuisines available, it becomes tough to choose the right one to fit the palette. But individuals have started looking for healthier options that balance the acidity and taste without the usage of meat and poultry in the food.

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With the diverse range of cuisines available,Veg restaurants - a healthier choice  Articles it becomes tough to choose the right one to fit the palette. But individuals have started looking for healthier options that balance the acidity and taste without the usage of meat and poultry in the food. Meats like mutton, chicken, pork and beef contain food preservatives and fat, that has the tendency to block the arteries and cause cholesterol related issues. To overcome this, people have turned to veganism as a way of life to cleanse their system form any kind of blockage or health hazard. Veg restaurants have flourished on every street to cater to the needs and demands of the vegan population. Packed with flavors and loaded with intense amalgamation of fruits and vegetables along with spices, the delicacies have the same charm and authenticity that meat preparations have. Substituting meat and poultry with healthier choices like tofu and goat cheese, vegetarian dishes can be incorporated with bangs of flavors that will cause a pleasant explosion of taste in the mouth.

Vegetratian thalis have become a customer’s favourite dish as it exemplifies Indian culture on the plate. The blend of sweet and scrumptious food on a single palate without squishing the flavours requires passion and penchant to prepare this extravagant meal. Compromising on the quantity as well as quality should be avoided. The thali portrays to be so inviting and majestic, that it appears to be fit for a king. Inspired by the Mughal kitchens and Rajashthani temperament towards food preparations, different communities have come up with their own take on the thali by adding a unique taste combination.

Lavish and exuberant restaurants have adopted veganism as a part of their menu to encourage healthy eating. Food experts have also regarded veg restaurants as a contemporary change in the culinary world as it promotes wiser eating without compromising in the taste quotient of the food.  In a country like India where the cow is worshipped as god and slaughtering of animals is looked down upon, veganism is not really a trend but a way of life. Here diversity is seen not only in terms of population but also the delicacies, though vegetables are considered a must. Indian kitchens are flooded with a variety of spices and herbs that can be incorporated with the fruits and vegetables, thus veganism is an age old practice by different local communities.

Vegetarian thalis are a perfect example of vegetarian food with an edge. Ample in proportionality and filled with abundant flavours, thalis are meant for the individuals that can savor the hearty meal and enjoy the exceptional taste. Thalis are actually a representation of culture and heritage of a community on the platter with a unique touch that differentiate the taste element of the dish. Owing to its gaining popularity, it has become a part of the menu in certain foreign restaurants around the world as a specimen of pure Indian cuisine. Accompanied with all the rich assortment of ingredients and spices, the thali has become a meal for all the people that indulge in satisfying delicacies.