What's stopping you from turning vegan? Most probably, the constraints that you think are there with plant-based cooking are as follows: However, that's not true, at least when you are an Indian.

Indian cooking is almost vegan, as it's mostly about vegetables. What people mostly struggle with are dairy products, but once you're done reading this blog, you'll realize how easy plant-based cooking is. Moreover, you'll learn two very popular vegan recipes.

Tips and Tricks for Plant-Based Cooking

1.    Explore the Veggies

If you have a farmer's market near your home, then by going there, you'll realize that there are many vegetables you have never heard about. So, since vegetables are the core of plant-based cooking, you should pick up new veggies to add new flavor to your dishes.

2.    Try the International Veggies

As Indians, we have really not seen many vegetables in real life that we usually see foreigners cooking. However, in mega stores, you can find these lying somewhere in the vegetable and fruits section, so do put your hands on them.

3.    Replace Dairy with Plant Based Products

While meat is not a big deal to eliminate from your meals, dairy products can be. However, the easiest solution is to replace them with plant-based dairy products. For example, instead of milk, you can use almond milk. Moreover, popular for its protein content, paneer can be replaced with soy-based Tofu.

Techniques to Use in Plant-based Cooking

1.    Steaming

Steaming is a gentle cooking method where food is placed above boiling water. It allows it to cook through the steam. Hence, it's perfect for plant-based cooking as it helps retain nutrients and natural flavors.