Vegetarian dishes are not only healthier than their ‘meaty’ counterparts; they are also easier and cheaper to prepare. You can’t go wrong with an onion soup or grilled mushroom steaks, can you? If you follow some simple rules, you too can make amazing vegetarian fare. Just make sure you buy the freshest produce and use quality ingredients. Lastly, don’t overcook: each food has its own taste which must be distinctly felt.
A well known classic is salsa. It is so versatile that you can turn it into soup, eat it like it is or make a curry out of it. Here’s how:
For the salsa:
Chunk a few tomatoes after you have peeled and de-seeded them and add lime juice, salt, pepper, mint and a peeled garlic clove. Add some chopped green chillies, chopped onions and some freshly chopped cilantro. Plop in some de-seeded jalapeños, a teaspoon of olive oil and some iced water. Now blend it all in an electric blender till it attains the desired consistency. Let it season for at least one hour or so.
Your salsa is ready!
- Use it as a handy dip for vegetable sticks, French fries or tortilla chips.
- Use it to improve the flavor of your gravies. It adds a slightly tangy tomato flavor to your vegetable dishes too.
- Spread it onto a pizza base instead of using plain old tomato ketchup.
- Use it to spice up your yogurt snack.
- Use as a bread spread on plain white bread or on a toast.
Isn’t it an amazing yet simple thing to prepare?
