New Delhi, Sept. 5 -- Broccoli galette with hummus. Millet bhelpuri salad. Agnoletti pasta with a tomato basil broth. And to finish, a basil seed faluda. These dishes at Rasa, the restaurant at luxury wellness retreat Swastik Wellbeing near Pune, showcase a diversity beyond the tired paneer or aloo dishes on vegetarian menus. The food is based on sattvik principles with seasonal and fresh produce, unprocessed ingredients, and no artificial flavours or colours. The light-filled space overlooking Khadakwasla Lake, with cane light fixtures shaped like bird nests and leaf motifs, further elevates the dining experience.

As interest grows in vegetarianism and plant-forward food, there has been an uptick in vegetarian fine dining. Within this s...