Egyptian food is a part of Middle Eastern cuisine which is
considered a paradise for vegans. The Egyptian food culture has a history of
more than three thousand years. The Egyptian food comprises plenty of vegan
dishes prepared using fresh green vegetables, cheese and lentils. Some of the
famous appetizers like hummus or Baba Ghanauj are vegan dishes.
This article elaborates some of the popular Egyptian dishes
that you can order in vegan restaurant in Indianapolis. Here are some of the popular
vegan dishes you can get in Indianapolis.
Ful Madames
One of the most popular
vegan dishes you choose from Egyptian food in Indianapolis. There are restaurants in Indianapolis
specializing in Ful Madames. It consists of lava beans served with oil,
garlic and lemon juice, it is one of the oldest recipes in Egypt. It can be
served with butter, tomato sauce, tahini, fried or boiled eggs and pastrami
however traditionally plain salted Ful Madames is served with Egyptian flat
bread.
Koushari
Considered the
national dish of Egypt, it consists of pasta and tomato sauce, among
other items, including rice, lentils, caramelized onions, garlic and chickpeas.
It is said that the dish was brought to Egypt by British army in 19th
century. Whatever is the history, the dish is really great and the combinations
of all ingredients kick off your taste bods. It is served by many restaurants
as a part of dinner buffet in Indianapolis.
Falafel
Almost every single Egyptian catering in Indianapolis serves
falafel. It is a spicy mixture of deep-fried ball or patty made
from ground chickpeas, fava beans, or both however Egyptian version consists of
Fava beans. It is the most popular street food in Egypt hence served in all
Egyptian restaurants in Indianapolis. Generally it is served with tahini,
hummus or Baba Ghanauj.
Many vegan restaurants in Indianapolis offer falafel sandwich prepared by stuffing
falafel, onions, tomatoes and hummus or tahini in the pita bread, works as a
brunch. It is so famous that McDonald’s has a Mac Falafel (Mac Donald’s version
of Falafel) on its menu in Egypt.
Baba Ghanauj
It is Egyptian dish of cooked eggplant mixed with onions,
tomatoes, olive oil and various seasonings. It is mostly served as appetizer or
with a combination of other dishes as a dip. It can be used as sauce in many Egyptian
sandwiches like falafel sandwich.
Rice Pudding
One of simplest dishes from the land of Egypt, it consists
of rice or rice flour cooked in milk. Pinch of saffron and cardamom are added
for taste. It is generally served as a dessert after dinner.
I
have listed only token dishes in this article that I liked. However the
Egyptian catering in Indianapolis is
very popular and offers many more vegan dishes. Most of the restaurants offer
free dinner delivery in Indianapolis allowing you to take a look at the recipe before placing your online
order. What are you waiting for? Take out your phone and place your order now!
