Vegetarian Menus

South India:
Chaval: plain boiled rice garnished with fresh whole green chilies
Samhar: dal with vegetables
Baingan pakora: deep-fried eggplant
Sabzi bhindi: dry okra, curried
Alu Aa ralta: yoghurt with poratoes
Imh chatni: tamarind chutney
Chapatis : whole-wheat bread

North and South India:
Nimbu ka chaval: lime rice
Mung ki dal: yellow dal
Tamatar salat: tomaro, onion and beetroot salad
Khumbi bhaji: mushrooms and peas
Dahi vada: lentil cakes in yoghurt
Dhanya chatni: coriander chutney
Firni: Cream of Rice with rose water

North India:
Sabzi ka chaval: rice and vegetable pilaf
Gobhi ki sabzi: curried cauliflower
Baingan ka rayta: yoghurt with eggplant
Dam alu: hot curried potatoes
Rajma: red kidney beans
Phulka: whole-wheat puffed bread
Pudine chatni: mint chutney
Khir: milk and rice and cardamom dessert
Lássi: yoghurt drink

Punjab:
Kesar chaval: saffron rice
Mattar pannir: peas and cheese
Bharta: curried eggplant
Manh ki dal: black lentils
Pakora ka rayta: yoghurt with pakoras
Puris: whole-wheat fried bread
Simla mirch: stuffed green peppers
Adrak chatni: ginger chutney
Gajar halva: carrot pudding