A Guide to Vegetarian-Friendly Indian Food

Indian cuisine is well-known for its constellation of flavours, which came from the various influences and traditions from other countries in Asia. The cuisine is also heavily influenced by religion, especially Hinduism.

Most Indian dishes are recognisable because of their strong flavours and spiciness, sweetness, smokiness, or savouriness. That is why it is so easily loved by people all over the world, including vegetarians. 

Luckily, Indian cuisine has versatile food that can cater to most people’s dietary restrictions. Here are some of the Indian vegetarian dishes you might enjoy:

Samosas

Samosas are baked or fried pastries with flaky crust and savory filling. They can be triangular, conical, or half-moon in shape, depending on where they were made.

These popular breakfast options or snacks can be filled with either chicken or lamb. For the vegetarian option, one can enjoy a samosa filled with spiced potato. All these fillings are blended with the perfect mix of spices that will surely satisfy anyone’s Indian food cravings.

Curry Rolls

These bread rolls are some of the most well-loved Indian dishes across the world. They are often filled with meat and vegetables and flavoured with a bunch of aromatic spices. Vegetarians can choose to have a vegetable-only filling to meet their dietary restrictions.

Pakoras

Pakoras are spiced fritters that are served as appetizers, snacks, or meal complements. They are made by dipping fresh vegetables into a special spiced batter and deep-fried until golden brown, giving them their crunchy texture. 

Pakoras are also paired with a special dipping sauce that complements its flavour and crunchiness.

Curry

Most people think of curry when they hear Indian food. This dish is prepared by making a gravy out of a variety of spices or herbs, often including ground turmeric, cumin, coriander, ginger, and fresh or dried chilies, and slathering it over a choice of meat. Vegetarians can switch the meat to vegetables to meet their dietary restrictions.

Biryani

This is a mixed rice dish seasoned with a perfect blend of herbs and Indian spices. The rice is then slow-cooked with meat and/or vegetables, making it suitable for anyone, even vegetarians.

Ladoo

Ladoo is a sweet, toasted dessert ball made using flour, ghee, and sugar. It has a nutty flavour that flawlessly complements the sweetness of this impeccable treat.

Indian Sweets

These sweet treats are often made with vegetarian-friendly ingredients, making them enjoyable for everyone. They can be eaten during celebrations, to top off an Indian meal, or to simply satisfy a sweet-tooth craving.

Treat Yourself to Indian Vegetarian-Friendly Food

All the dishes listed above are available at Curry Corner. We are an established store that offers Indian takeaway food in Melbourne.

What are you waiting for? Get in touch with us and place an order for your favourite vegan Indian food.

Curry Corner

Shop 3/292 Victoria St., North Melbourne VIC 3051, Australia

Email: enquiries@currycornermelbourne.com.au

Phone: 0406 238 094

Landline: 03 9663 4040