Greetings LaNeed A Travelers,
If you have had time to read or watch some of my blog posts and articles. You will know that I am an advocate of a plant-based lifestyle. Basically, I eat more vegetables and leafy greens than any other food item. Rarely I will eat wild salmon/ sardines or poultry but, I can be totally vegetarian or even vegan if I need to be.
On my recent travels to Coachella…
I stopped at a restaurant to eat on my way back to Nashville. Initially I had a coupon to get a discount however, they politely told me upon being seated that this was a false contract. The server proceeded to explain that someone had falsely added them at a sister address but he mentioned they do not accept any coupons.
I politely accepted and continued my order. I had a taste for what I was seeking and I planned to eat there coupon or not!
This is the Green tea that I drink. Got it from a shop in Clarksville, TN. Image from Amazon click link
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So, Where Did I Eat This Vegetarian Meal While Traveling!
I eat a whole lot of Indian cuisine and other Asian style foods. So, I went to Gopuram in Oklahoma City, which is just a short distance off the I-40. This location is on South Meridian Avenue, in fact you can see it from the interstate as you pass by. That’s how close it is and, that means you can get back on the road sooner!
Most Indian restaurants have a vegetarian menu that is separate from the non-vegetarian menu items. They are listed on different pages and it is very clear what these items are. So, no need to be worried about asking the server a bunch of questions about the ingredients. By the way, we can just search anything online so that is a thing of the past. I do it all the time before I even visit the restaurant. And that is how I know which restaurants have a good selection of vegetarian dishes plus good quality ingredients.
On to what I ordered…
Samosas (above), Paneer Saag with rice and a butter naan / cilantro naan, oh and a green tea to aid digestion.
In this video, I give some details about the menu items I ate while in travel.
UPDATE: I really like paneer so much that I had no idea how it was made so, I did some research before I posted this article. Boy was I ignorant on this topic… Paneer is a fresh Indian cheese, that is made from curdled milk (no rennet) which is why its lovely texture is a bit firm like ricotta. Unlike other cheeses Paneer has three distinct characteristics. One is it does not melt. The second is it’s a soft cheese, and the third is it’s an unaged cheese which is also unsalted. Making it totally unique to all other cheeses. In Indian cooking, paneer is intended to be eaten with herb-infused sauces and spicy curries. Go figure, I knew there was a reason why I love this Saag Paneer dish.
Yummy meal!
I have to mention that I dine out at Indian restaurants often. Considering I am plant-based, I tend to search specifically for vegetarian dishes. This particular dish rated high compared to two other locations where I order the Saag Paneer. The plus at this restaurant is they added fresh herbs to the Jasmine rice where as at the other locations, they only serve plain basmati rice with the entrée.
Also, I really enjoyed the Chili/Cilantro Naan Bread. With a hint of fresh leaves added on top of the naan bread, this gave a delicious flavorful bite of soft fluffy naan. The Butter Naan was just as tasty and full of buttery flavor. I ordered both because I had never seen a cilantro naan and I am very glad I ordered two since I nearly ate a whole serving with the meal.
Just to note, I was ordering for dinner too. Although I usually order this much food for my self, because I can, and it’s very efficient when I have to focus on the road…
Anyway, I plan to stop at Gopuram the next cross-country travel via the I-40. That is how good the food is/was! I am making plans already.
Final plant-based reference is that yes, you can find vegetarian meals and restaurants that cater to our plant needs while in transit. My tip is to seek cuisine that are culturally vegetarian or devoid of animal juices, and you shall find exactly what you are looking for!
Safe travels and happy plant eats!
Much appreciation for watching my vids and reading the article.
SupHerbly Alive,
apØstLanita
