| One of the main challenges to those making the | | | | consistency) and finely chopped fresh rosemary, olive |
| transition to vegetarianism is how to render food | | | | oil and salt and pepper to taste. |
| flavorful without the aid of animal fat and meat? It is | | | | Fruit jams, preserves and dry fruits lend a subtle fruity |
| true that non-vegetarian cooking relies on meat and fat | | | | sweetness in stews and curries. Dry figs or dates, |
| from different animals for flavor and taste. | | | | chopped into chunks blend beautifully in a |
| There is no way to replicate gamey taste and meaty | | | | coconut-based South East Asian style curries. |
| flavors in vegetarian cooking. It is just not possible. But | | | | Sultanas, raisins and currants are not uncommon |
| there are many ways to jazz up mouth-watering | | | | ingredients in traditional signature dishes like Indian pilaf, |
| dishes meat-free and animal-fat-free. | | | | biryani and Northern African couscous. |
| One easy and cheap way to add zing to mixed | | | | Another significant way to add flavors to vegetarian |
| vegetable soup is by adding a tablespoon of either or | | | | cooking is the usage of spices and condiments. Add |
| both finely grated lemon and orange zest into the pot. | | | | coarsely chopped pickle lemon in steamed beetroot |
| For a more distinct taste, after zesting the orange, | | | | salad for an uplifting tang to the dish and try a pinch of |
| squeeze out every drop of the juice, before adding it | | | | saffron in stews and soups for that special flavor. |
| to the pot. The soup will have a beautiful citrusy | | | | There is no hard and fast rule when it comes to |
| fragrance and a tangy orange flavor to it. | | | | spicing up a dish vegetarian style. Be bold and |
| Both dry and fresh herbs are powerful flavor | | | | experiment with different herbs, spices, condiments |
| enhancer in stews, sauces, soups as well as grilled or | | | | and ingredients. The key word is moderation. The aim |
| baked dishes. A twig of fresh rosemary works well | | | | is not to overpower the dish with any one taste or |
| when baking potatoes. For a distinctive twist to baked | | | | flavor but rather to strike a nice balance between all |
| sweet potatoes try adding a tablespoon of | | | | the main ingredients to create a flavorsome dish. |
| marmalade (diluted in hot water to a syrup-like | | | | |