By Risha Ganguly
Jain cuisine follows strict vegetarian and non-violence principles, avoiding ingredients like onions, garlic, and certain root vegetables. Here are six popular Jain dishes you can try.
A simple and wholesome dish made with rice, lentils (usually moong dal), and spices. It's typically served with ghee, papad, and pickle.
In Jain version,the bhaji is prepared without onions and garlic. It tastes just as good.
A protein packed dish made with chickpeas, cooked in a tomato-based gravy, flavoured with cumin, coriander, and amchur.
Cubes of paneer marinated in a mixture of yogurt, spices, and herbs. then grilled in a tandoor, this appetizer is delicious.
This tea-time snack, filled with a mixture of potatoes, green peas, and spices, jain samosas are made without onions and garlic.
A very filling, delicious vegetarian delight, ginger and tomatoes do the heavy-lifting in the dish in terms of flavour.