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anshabhi wrote:With vegetarian food catching up as a global trend due to health benefits, Ramdev told TOI that he is working on launching a quick service restaurant (QSR) chain across the country that will offer 400 recipes .
Ramdev said he is also looking to open his restaurants in international markets. "I have travelled to many countries and vegetarianism is catching on like wildfire," he said. "People stand in queues to get access to vegetarian food." .
anshabhi wrote:Ramdev said he is also looking to open his restaurants in international markets. "I have travelled to many countries and vegetarianism is catching on like wildfire," he said. "People stand in queues to get access to vegetarian food."
What is your response to their plans?
Kiwirob wrote:I travel a lot, I see plenty of alternative lifestyle restaurants, but I've never seen one with people lining up to get in.
I find the idea of making chemicals and vegetables look and taste like meat hilarious, especially when there are animals out there just waiting to be eaten.
B777LRF wrote:'Vegetarian' is an old Indian word meaning 'bad hunter'.
B777LRF wrote:'Vegetarian' is an old Indian word meaning 'bad hunter'.
Said it before, will say it again: The highest duty of an animal is to present itself well prepared on my plate for dinner.
tommy1808 wrote:B777LRF wrote:'Vegetarian' is an old Indian word meaning 'bad hunter'.
nope,
Vegetus:
invigorating
lively, bright, vivid, quick
vigorous, active, energetic
-arian:
A believer in something.
An advocate of something.
(uncommon) A native or inhabitant of somewhere.
best regards
Thomas
ltbewr wrote:With growing numbers of persons of certain faith groups, for health and personal ethical reasons choosing to not eat animal sourced foods, it would make sense to have 'vegan' based quick/fast service restaurants available. Their products would have to be true vegan, with no animal products including cheese/dairy, from organic sources as much as possible, not loaded up with salt and chemicals and reasonably priced. Chipolte - but avoiding their recent problems - would be the best model. Wraps, salads, vegetable platters, rice, beans, tofu, potatoes, seasonal vegetables with a variety of spicing, healthy beverages, all could and should be part of the menu. Take from many cultures from around the world with their non-animal based diet, food, spicing and preparation. It may not be easy to come up with a ideal formula for such a restaurant but I do believe the demand is growing and profits exist in the right places and must be considered.
tommy1808 wrote:Kiwirob wrote:I travel a lot, I see plenty of alternative lifestyle restaurants, but I've never seen one with people lining up to get in.
you haven´t been to Asia much, have you?
I find the idea of making chemicals and vegetables look and taste like meat hilarious, especially when there are animals out there just waiting to be eaten.
Kiwirob wrote:tommy1808 wrote:Kiwirob wrote:I travel a lot, I see plenty of alternative lifestyle restaurants, but I've never seen one with people lining up to get in.
you haven´t been to Asia much, have you?
Sure have, just not India, people in Asian countries enjoy meat as much as anyone else, the problem is many people can't afford it.
tommy1808 wrote:B777LRF wrote:'Vegetarian' is an old Indian word meaning 'bad hunter'.
nope,
Vegetus:
invigorating
lively, bright, vivid, quick
vigorous, active, energetic
-arian:
A believer in something.
An advocate of something.
(uncommon) A native or inhabitant of somewhere.
best regards
Thomas
anshabhi wrote:[i]Yoga teacher Ramdev is cooking up a recipe to take on multinational fast food chains, including KFC, McDonald's and
Subway .
With vegetarian food catching up as a global trend due to health benefits, Ramdev told TOI that he is working on launching a quick service restaurant (QSR) chain across the country that will offer 400 recipes .
This company is actually an NGO and(Patanjali Ayurved) has an annual turnover of $1.65 billion.
What is your response to their plans?
Kiwirob wrote:Sure have, just not India, people in Asian countries enjoy meat as much as anyone else, the problem is many people can't afford it.
trav110 wrote:I have never met a vegan who wasn't completely insane
unrave wrote:It is unfortunate that Indian cuisine has become almost synonymous with vegetarianism while actually any region of India has its signature meat dishes.
BawliBooch wrote:unrave wrote:It is unfortunate that Indian cuisine has become almost synonymous with vegetarianism while actually any region of India has its signature meat dishes.
Most Westerners are sadly unaware of the sheer variety in Indian cuisine.!
B777LRF wrote:'Vegetarian' is an old Indian word meaning 'bad hunter'.
Said it before, will say it again: The highest duty of an animal is to present itself well prepared on my plate for dinner.
BawliBooch wrote:Sadly with these Gujarati's in charge, Indian cuisine is being cut down to Besan (Gram Flour) & Sugar. YUCK!
unrave wrote:There was some survey of Indian dietary habits which concluded that more than 90% of Indians do consume meat, though the frequency of consumption is much lower than western nations. I suspect it is a question of affordability, and I firmly believe the per capita consumption will only go up as Indians get wealthier.
It is unfortunate that Indian cuisine has become almost synonymous with vegetarianism while actually any region of India has its signature meat dishes.
Only a fraction of the vegetarians that I know avoid meat by choice, out of concern for either the environment or the animals, while a large majority avoid meat because of vague religious reasons and I consider it my life's mission to show them the light.
BawliBooch wrote:A small minority of upper caste Brahmins and some Buddhists for sure. But the vast majority of population relishes having some kind of non-vegetarian food atleast once a week.
tommy1808 wrote:Most people are not aware of the sheer variety of any places cuisine unless they are a) really interested.
dtw2hyd wrote:They just own all beef exporters.
dtw2hyd wrote:One issue with Indian carnivores, they turn into strict vegans on a dime, based on how planets are aligned. I have seen passengers who ordered special vegetarian meal wants regular meal with meat. It is very confusing to cabin crew.
blrsea wrote:Thats a pure BS statement. There are many non-Brahmin castes who are vegetarians too. Lingayats in Karnataka (who form significant number in North Karnataka), some sects of Sikhs, Jains , and many other non-Brahmin castes in Rajasthan, Gujarat, UP, Punjab etc are vegetarians. The brahmin population is aroun 6% in the country, where as number of vegetarians is around four times that. People don't claim to be vegetarians because they can't afford it. Many Buddhists especially in NE are non-vegetarians! Dalai Lama is a non-vegetarian too
anshabhi wrote:Leftist extremist (naxalites) are the biggest internal security threat to the nation, just saying.
BawliBooch wrote:Point brother, is that a majority of Indian's are non-vegetarians, and we will resist the forcible imposition of Brahminical "culture" on all of us. These veggier-than-thou tatta's need to be told to take a hike!
blrsea wrote:What is "Brahmanical" about it? Why bring caste into everything?
If a fortified city of our Hindu nation is attacked and supplies are running out, do we wait endlessly for fresh supplies to be brought? Dedication to the nation makes it the duty of the leader to command the slaughter of cows and the use of their flesh as food. If we persist in worshipping the cow, the only option is for our soldiers to die of starvation and lose the city.
It is no exaggeration that the simple minded and foolish proposition that the cow is meant for worship has harmed the country. History shows that Hindu kingdoms have succumbed because of this belief. Kings have often lost battles because they would not kill cows. Muslims have used cows as shields, confident that Hindus would not harm the animals.
BawliBooch wrote:blrsea wrote:What is "Brahmanical" about it? Why bring caste into everything?
"Brahmanical" in this context is not a reference to caste but to tradition. Just like "Talibani" has nothing to do with Islam but is a reference to a certain culture that promotes violence.
We need to reject such Brahmanical idea's and adopt with time. Meat is good for us. The cheapest source of protein.
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blrsea wrote:No, "Brahmanical" doesn't refer to tradition in this context, as literature uses it for a specific purpose. Its just your mischievous attempt to bring caste into everything and later to twist it when you know you are caught. Based on your history, I have no doubt you were just twisting words for your own purpose, and basically being ignorant of the vast Indian tradition not limited to hinduism.
No need to bring Savarkar or anyone else into it to create strawman arguments, for no one here in this thread is opposing eating meat, nor is anyone recommending veg/vegan.
The thread started with chances of success of vegan restaurant, and lets limit it to that, instead of creating strawman arguments and derailing it.
Kiwirob wrote:Kiwirob wrote:You don´t need chemicals to make stuff taste like meat,
I find the idea of making chemicals and vegetables look and taste like meat hilarious, especially when there are animals out there just waiting to be eaten.
Redd wrote:Then be a man and go out and kill this animal, gut it and eat it raw like a proper caveman, not using any weapons but your own hands like a true carnivore...... I'll look for B777LRF in the obituaries
B777LRF wrote:Which is not to say that I don't go hunting, 'cause I do. And I do eat what I kill, albeit I'm taking advantage of evolution by using rifle, steel and gunpowder instead of bare hands for the killing.
There's nothing in my neck of the woods (pun intended) which is out to kill you. Biggest danger would be a testosterone filled stag, but we don't hunt them in the breeding season. I've yet to be mortified, or even felt slightly in danger, by a pheasant
BawliBooch wrote:unrave wrote:It is unfortunate that Indian cuisine has become almost synonymous with vegetarianism while actually any region of India has its signature meat dishes.
Most Westerners are sadly unaware of the sheer variety in Indian cuisine. Most of what is sold as Indian food in the US/Europe is basically Punjabi food.
Examples by state:
1. Kashmir: Wazwan
2. Punjab: Chicken Tikka.
3. Rajasthan - Laal Maas with Dal Baati.
4. Madhya Pradesh - Achari Gosht, Bafla (similar to Baati), Rogan Josh.
5. UP - Kakori/Tunday/Pasanda Kababs,
6. Bihar - Litti-Chaap, Mutton Chaap, Pottaya Fish, Mustard Fish (avail in Delhi/Gurgaon - must try).
7. Bengal - One of the few states where Fish & Egg are not even considered non-vegetarian! Cant list them all. I have a huge soft-corner for Kosha Mangsho (very spicy goat meat curry).
8. Odisha - Ilisha Maacha Tarkari (ask for this at the Odia Bhavan Canteen in Delhi - awesomeness for $1!).
9.Andhra/Telengana : Hyderabadi Biryani, Vijayawada Rabbit curry.
10. Maharashtra : atleast 3 distinct cuisines from this state alone. Particularly like Malvani cuisine of the coast. Also Tambada Rassa (spicy goat curry).
11. Karnataka: Mangalore side cuisine with its Portuguese Christian influences intermixed with local cuisine is particularly awesome. And do I even have to say it: Coorgi Pork dishes! va va voom!
11. Tamil Nadu: Chettinad cuisine - simply awesome. Rest is an acquired taste. Air India usually serves ONLY Chettinad meals in the non-veg option on their flights to south india.
12. Kerala: Spicy Beef Fry with Brandy is a Malayalee specialty.
Sadly with these Gujarati's in charge, Indian cuisine is being cut down to Besan (Gram Flour) & Sugar. YUCK!
Flighty wrote:The best part of veggie food is you can feed a person for like twelve cents worth of food.
If you can charge style conscious, affluent people $17.00 for a lunch that cost $0.12, you have a good business idea.
Kiwirob wrote:Where's the butter chicken and the vindaloo
EA CO AS wrote:
Coming Soon: A vegan fast food chain
Excellent. The perpetually-angry are an under-served market.
BobPatterson wrote:EA CO AS wrote:
Coming Soon: A vegan fast food chain
Excellent. The perpetually-angry are an under-served market.
Did you mean perpetually hungry?