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Vegetarianism is becoming more popular, and even people who don’t want to go entirely vegetarian are learning to enjoy what meat free dishes have to offer. That’s why everyone – vegetarian and non-vegetarian alike – should have a look at the great meatless dishes that Indian cuisine has to offer.

Bengali cooking, though known for its non vegetarian delicacies,surprisingly it also has some fantastic vegetarian foods hat can be real palate pleasers. There are other regions of the country that have a lot more to offer too when it comes to meatless dishes. For instance Kerala is one place that is known for its “Thorans” which are spicy vegetable and coconut fried dishes.

Some possibilities that you might not have considered include saags (curries made from minced greens such as spinach or turnip greens), daals (lentil or bean dishes with a lot of flavor), aloo mutter (green peas with potatoes) and other potato based dishes, and India’s famous eggplant dishes like pora and baingan bharta. Cauliflower is also a really common ingredient in Indian vegetarian foods.

While the heavy reliance on milk products in Indian cuisine makes it unsuitable for many vegans, lacto vegetarians (even ones who don’t eat eggs) should have no problem finding great dishes they’ll love. There are numerous kinds of protein rich Indian dishes that include different types of bean and legume, from lentils to mung beans to chickpeas, a type of cottage cheese called paneer that doesn’t melt when heated, yogurt, creams, and nuts like cashews and almonds. Also Egg curries made from whole or half hard boiled egg exist, though there preparation is limited to only some special occasions.

Many Indian breads are also vegetarian, and some include delicious fillings. Choose onion and garlic filled paratha, potato fillings or paneer, or a fluffy piece of naan or a thin roti. Starches of other types are available too. In addition to the potatoes you’ll find in many dishes, you can also enjoy rice biryanis, idli and dosa made from fermented rice and lentil batter, and puffy fried puris with onions and flavorful sauces.

Chicken tikka and lamb curry are only one single dimension of what the indian cuisines can offer. Be it a hard core vegetarian or a meat love, everyone can enjoy vegetarian delicacies of this interesting country alike. From coastal fish curries to jeweled biryanis, there’s something for every palate. You do not have to do much, just find out more about the dishes that are available.