Vegan Indian Cooking: 140 Simple and Healthy Vegan Recipes

The vegetarian-focused way of Indian
cuisine has developed over the course of
centuries and is rooted in religion. As
Hinduism, Buddhism, and certain other
religions became prevalent on the Indian
subcontinent, so did the idea of ahimsa,
or nonviolence. This idea of
nonviolence crossed over from daily
actions to include actions associated
with eating. Hindus and followers of
other religions—especially in India—
believe animals should also be protected
by ahimsa.
Because of this strong focus on
vegetarianism, legumes such as beans
and lentils and grains are a key source of
nutrients and protein in the Indian diet. If