Most vegetarians know the bounty of delicious meatless meals that come from India.  Korma and curry, paneer and naan - all delicious treats that delight the taste buds but scare away all but the most stalwart and experimental chefs. 

Cooking Indian food can be bewildering, with the array of words and ingredients that most of us have never even heard of before.  However, forays into the world of Indian cuisine can be satisfying and easier than you might think.  Whole Foods Market is a great place to get information, ingredients, and even recipes!  First, consult their glossary of Indian terms to familiarize yourself with the ingredients: http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/kitchentips/indiancuisine.html

Then, when you’re ready to take the plunge, try “Indian Dal” as a first step into the world of Eastern cooking!  http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/vegetarian/indiandal.html

And for those of us who still bemoan spending an hour chopping, frying, and simmering, there are a number of very easy to fix meals available, from companies like Eastern Essence (http://www.easternessence.com/) We recently sampled their “Royal Dal” and found it most satisfying, and so easy to prepare: just mix the sauce packet into two cups of water, simmer for 25 min, mix with rice and enjoy!

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