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Parsi Cuisine – Jamva Chalo Ji – Come eat…food is ready! by Celebrity Chef and Author Perinaz Avari, a proud Parsi
Although traditional Indians follow a predominantly vegetarian diet, Parsis show their Persian roots by being a largely meat-eating community, which has lead to a unique way of preparing one pot meals, featuring lentils and vegetables with meat added to them. Home cooked brown lentils-n-mutton favorite Masoor ma Gosht and the ever-popular Parsi specialty Dhansak made using lentils, meat and vegetables all cooked together in one pot, truly showcase the delightful effect of bringing together Indian lentils with meat.