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At least 70 percent of the population of India does not eat meat or chicken, and many will not eat eggs. Included in this group are the Jains, who are not only vegetarians but also do not eat tubers, onions, or garlic; a Jain might not eat an aloo tikki, a patty made with potatoes, but will enjoy a tikki made with green banana. Indians have a deep respect for vegetables, and the repertoire of vegetarian recipes is huge.