Manchester food scene feels like it came out of a bollywood movie—It’s vibrant, bold, full of taste and dramatic! And if you’re in the M38 area you’re definitely in for a treat because every corner is filled with delicious Indian food for you to try especially if you love vegetarian Indian cuisine. Vegetables and boring? Not in Manchester! Even those who don’t like veggie based food will love vegetarian Indian dishes as they are packed with flavours and twist you’re least likely to know it vegetarian. This area of Manchester is ready to take you on a vegetarian dream haven so lets explore some of the famous Vegetarian dishes available in Manchester M38!
Here are the dishes and the restaurants that serve them.
1. Masala Dosa
A class South Indian dish that is a top pick among vegetarians! It is a golden and crispy crepe made out of lentils and rice with a warm spicy masala potato filling. It is best eaten with a coconut chutney to set off its spice or to make it more exciting you can dip it into sambar for an extra punch of flavour.
This dish is extremely light yet filling because of the nutritious ingredients use that are rich in fibre and that filling balances the meal even more.
Where to find it in Manchester M38?
In every street of Manchester you’ll find an Indian restaurant but how do you know if it’s worth your money or not? That is why we’re here to provide you with the complete vegetarian dishes guide in Manchester. To find a good Masala Dosa, it is important to know whether that restaurant has South Indian delicacy or not, if they do then that means they are aware of the South Indian flavours.
- Spice & Spirits, has a separate corner in the menu for South Indian vegetarian dishes, they not only have Masala Dosa but also cheese dosa, plain dosa and Masala cheese dosa! Check them out in Little Hulton for the best dosa.
Other than Spice and Spirits, there are not many that offer Dosas in their menu.
2. Aloo Palak
Think Popeye but in an Indian style as this special spinach curry is mixed with soft golden potatoes and Indian spices. It is best to eat this with a naan, an Indian style chapati or white rice. This dish can be heavy food for those trying it the first time but it is rich in taste and fibre and the potatoes give it an extra flavour.
Where to find it?
While this is a classic Indian vegetarian dish not everyone is serving it in Manchester. It can be found at:
- Spice & Spirits: If they serve South Indian vegetarian dishes, you can be sure they also offer classic Indian staples like Aloo Palak. It is one of their customer favourites!
In Manchester other than spice & spirits nobody is serving aloo palak, some restaurants do have similar items like Saag Aloo but not Aloo palak.
3. Aloo Gobi
A duo of two vegetables potatoes and cauliflower! Potatoes and cauliflowers and stir fried in spices and other than that nothing is used making it the lightest curry. The use of turmeric, garam masala and cumin bring aromatic flavours to it. It is perfect for when you want something flavourful but light.
Where to find it?
This is a classic Indian vegetarian dish and almost every Indian restaurant serving vegetarian options will have it. It is a must on the Indian menu. Restaurants in manchester than are serving this are:
- Spice and spirits: Like every other vegetarian Indian dish they have this as well, that too full of flavour and generous portion.
- Cottage Tandoori; They are serving it as a side not a main dish.
- The OverHulton Tandoor: They do have Gobi Bhaji which is made the same way without the Aloo (potatoes).
4. Mushroom Matar
This is a combination of button mushroom with sweet green peas made in a smoky tomato gravy. The mushrooms and green peas are simmered in tomato gravy with spices until the flavours come out perfectly. Other things like garlic, onions are added to enhance the flavour. You can have it with a side of rice or naan for a good balanced meal or even try it as a soup!
Where to find it?
It is a North Indian dish, not very famous so it is likely not every Indian restaurant will ofer this but some do in Manchester M38:
- Spice and Spirits: It is the second dish on their vegetarian menu which is loved by customers.
- The Over Hulton Tandoor: They serve Mushroom Bhaji which is also simmered in tomato gravy with the same spices but without the matar (peas).
5. Tadka Dal
Slow cooked lentils with ghee, garlic and spices. To be more specific it is made of yellow chickpeas, red lentils which are cooked with onion tomatoes and roasted cumin. It is pure comfort food for vegetarian lovers, paired with naan or rice for a nourishing meal. It is the lightest a meal can ever be but packed with protein and fibre. The ingredients do sound boring but the final Tadka of ghee and spices gives it that flavourful kick that will keep you coming back for it.
Where to find it ?
It is the most simple vegetarian Indian dish with the most basic ingredients so almost every restaurant has it. It can be found in manchester at the following indian restaurants:
- Spice and spirits: the champion of vegetarian indian food that serves it all.
- Rice and Spice: a takeaway or delivery only restaurant but serves Tadka Dal.
- Cottage Tandoori: They serve Tadka Dal as a side dish not a main course.
- Masala Marke: They have the perfect Tadka Dal for you near the Walkden Town Centre.
These were just a few of the top vegetarian Indian dishes loved by many, proving that meat-free meals can be just as flavorful and satisfying! Spice & Spirits has all of them under one roof making it easy for you to explore these vegetarian dishes.
