The best part of living in a country like India is that you have huge dairy-free options to choose from.

What are the dairy-free products?

Well, it doesn’t only include tofu or almond milk, though they are one of the alternatives, but you can also consume lentils, vegetables, different types of flour, and many more!

These products are not only good for your wallet but also for your health as they are highly nutritious! Today let us guide you through the best options we have chosen for you:

Veg Pulao

 Veg Pulao is one of those dishes that reminds everyone of home. It is easy to make as well as rich in nutrients that will keep your wallet happy, and your tummy satisfied. You can be assured; that every Indian household has all the ingredients that are needed to prepare this meal. Add in the spices you want or are there at home in a bit of oil until it fills your kitchen with the best smell. Then go in the chopped vegetables you have picked from your local vendor and sauté them well in the same oil till it is tender, oh don’t forget to add salt. After the last procedure is done, add your washed rice and water. Then all you need to do now is wait. Your rice will soak up all the water and it is ready! You have cooked, and you will serve! Veg Pulao will provide you with carbohydrates from rice and vegetables, vitamins and minerals from the mixed vegetables, and fat from the essential oil. It is a balanced diet; you will always love it!

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Chana Masala

 Made with heart-shaped chickpeas, Chana Masala has won the hearts of everyone around the world. All you need to do is boil the chickpeas that you have soaked for a few hours. Then take a pan and sauté chopped onions in it. Throw ginger-garlic paste into it with green chili and cook until the raw smell disappears. Add tomato puree, ground spices, and salt, and cook until you see the oil has separated from the food. Then what? Add in your boiled chickpeas and mix well. Let it cook for 10 minutes and you are done. Serve hot and maybe apply for MasterChef India when you are at it. Yes, the most famous dish of India is healthy as chickpeas are plant-based, so protein and fiber are in abundance. You will get antioxidants from tomatoes and spices. 

You can also check more plant-based proteins as the Soy protein.

Dal Tadka 

 What can go wrong with dal tadka? It is not only the easiest meal to prepare but it will also provide you with adequate nutrients. Take any dal you have at home and soak it in water for as long as possible, some keep it overnight and some for two hours. Depends on what dal you are using. Cook dal until soft and mushy, this is how you start to brew the magic. Heat a pan and add cumin seeds, let it splutter. Add in your chopped onions and ginger-garlic paste and sauté it until the onions have turned golden brown. Throw in your chopped tomatoes, ground spices, and salt, and cook until the tomatoes have turned mushy and cooked through. Finally, add in your cooked dal and let it simmer for 5 minutes. If you want to add tadka, you can heat some oil in a small container, and add in mustard and curry leaves. Keep it on the burner for 2 minutes and quickly add it to the dal. Now you know how to make dal tadka, impress your friends and family with your newfound love for cooking. Dal Tadka is high in protein and fibre from the dal, and vitamins from onion and tomatoes. What is better than this?

Roti

 If you have fifteen minutes, then you can make roti. You can have it with chana masala or dal tadka as mentioned above. All you need to make is a dough from whole wheat flour, roll it flat, and try to make it in a circular shape. If you can’t make a perfect circle, it is fine. No one will judge you for that. Heat a flat skillet, place the roti on it, and cook for 30 seconds until you see bubbles appearing on the surface on both sides. Take it off and you have just made yourself the perfect roti! It is rich in carbohydrates, fiber, vitamins, and minerals and it has a low fat content.  

Baingan Bharta 

  From the North to the East. From Kashmir to Kanyakumari, you'll hear the melodies of “Baingan ka Bharta'' and it is worth all the hype. You would need one or two Baigan, or eggplants depending on the number of people you are making it for. Keep it on top of the burner and let it engulf in fire after pricking the vegetable with a fork, let the flavour in! Do not take it off until the skin is charred and the flesh is out, sounds very gorey but trust the process. Once roasted, let it cool down before peeling off the skin. Then proceed to mash the flesh. Add two tablespoons of oil to a heated pan, and then add some cumin seeds. Wait until it starts sizzling. Add your chopped onions next and sauté until golden brown. Proceed to add garlic, ginger, and green chilies (chopped) and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add in your tomatoes and cook until they are mushy and the oil separates. You can add your spices and salt. Add in your mashed eggplants and you are done! It is low in calories and rich in fiber, and you will find vitamins B, C, and K, Potassium, and manganese. 

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End note:

Dairy-free products are perfect for those who are lactose intolerant, vegans, or anymore seeking healthier options. The alternatives mentioned above will provide you with the nutrients you are looking for. It's healthy, it's tasty and it doesn't take much time! You will be free from your kitchen duties before you even know it! You can be healthy and happy!