Monday, November 19, 2001		The world of  dot.com

GOING veggie is turning a rage these days. People globally are realising the power of green, in kitchen and on dining table as well. The following sites are all about keeping as fit as a fiddle the green and the 'bean' way:

This Website provides you the ways of making different vegetarian food items. In 'Bakers paradise,' you will find out methods to make different types of biscuits, breads, pastries, birthday cakes, rolls and pies. The 'Beverages and drinks' section provides methods to make mouth-watering fruit drinks, milk drinks, juices and shakes. It also gives information about making various types of lassi, thandai and other Punjabi drinks. You will come to know about making various fruit desserts. You will also get knowledge about making Indian dishes, pulses, vegetables and rice dishes. Various ways of decoration like dressing, filling, icing and topping of food items are mentioned to make you ready for best presentation. Method of preparation of different types of tea, coffee sandwiches, toasts, snacks and salad are also provided. Cream soups, vegetable soups, fruit soups samosas, pakoras, paneer items and kheer are some of the best items. South Indian and Punjabi foods, besides pickles chutneys and puddings, are other attractions.

Here you will find fat-free vegetarian recipe collection. The dishes are arranged around 60 different categories. You will get to know about items for breakfast, drinks, sandwiches, snacks and pizza. It contains Indian, Chinese, Japanese and Mexican dishes. Besides condiments, soups, breads and desserts, exclusive information about bean salad, grain salad and potato salad is provided. If you are good in making some special recipes, you can submit the methods of preparation to this Website.

The recipes mentioned on this site include appetisers, beans legumes, beverages, breakfast recipes, dinner pies, desserts, meat substitutes, pizza and regional recipes. In recipe exchange, you can share the recipe with others. Some favourite Christmas recipes are also included. An alphabetical listing of recipes is provided. Just click on any item to know the method of making it. Names of books on similar types are also provided. Read articles about the benefits of vegetarian diet and frequently asked questions. It also suggests diet for building a healthy body.

The site provides information on foods you must eat to get complete nutrition while practicing vegetarianism. It includes special diet prescription for kids, teens and whole of the family. Exclusive information about vegetarian recipes of Egypt is provided. Information of mushrooms as a substitute to animal protein is given.

A quiz game checks your knowledge about good diet. Links are provided to get information about vegetarian restaurants round the globe and dishes available there. A bulletin board gives the facility to paste your ideas on the Web, ask questions and read ideas of other like-minded persons.

- Sarabjeet Singh Kanwal