Saturday, November 22
Indian food not to be 'fused with anything else
Organized by Lancaster Vegan Meetup
Date and time
Saturday | November 22 2025 | 5:00 pm
Location
About this event
Many Indian restaurants fuse their food with other Asian recipes or Americanize it. I've been advised by a traveler that this is authentic (and the spice level is adjustable).
Impressive menu with entire vegetarian sections that also identify a fair size vegan selection. However, they do not label vegan on the online menu. https://www.tasteofindiayork.com/menu
Maybe you find photo of in-house menu by surfing FaceBook. https://www.facebook.com/p/Taste-of-India-York-61576593374994/
Extremely limited parking in front lot. Park in rear and pay attention to signs for other private parking. No-cost parking. There is no street parking here.
I come across many people who aren't familiar with Indian food and also do not like spicy foods. I include Google AI information below. A quiz will be given during class.
Naturally Mild & Vegan Indian Dishes
Idli: Steamed, fermented rice and lentil cakes, typically served with mild coconut chutney and sambar (lentil and vegetable stew).
Dosa: A thin, savory crepe made from fermented rice and lentil batter. Plain dosa or masala dosa (stuffed with a mild potato and onion mixture) are great options; just ensure the accompanying chutney is not spicy.
Dal: Many lentil dishes are mild, particularly those made with yellow lentils (like Dal Tadka or Dal Fry). These are often just seasoned with cumin, turmeric, and other mild spices.
Khichdi: A simple, comforting dish of rice and pulses (lentils) that is usually prepared with minimal spice and is easy to digest.
Poha: Flattened rice cooked with potatoes, peanuts, and mild spices like turmeric and curry leaves.
Upma: A savory pudding made from semolina (sooji), often prepared with assorted vegetables and mild spices.
Aloo Gobi: A classic dry dish of potatoes and cauliflower cooked with flavorful but mild spices such as turmeric and cumin.
Vegetable Pulao / Pilaf: A fragrant rice dish cooked with mixed vegetables and whole spices like cumin and cardamom, which are flavorful but not spicy-hot.
Dishes to Order at Restaurants (with modifications)
When ordering at a restaurant, you should specify "no chili" or "not spicy at all," as the default preparation might contain heat.
Palak (Saag) with Tofu: A creamy spinach-based curry that can be made vegan by substituting paneer (cheese) with tofu and asking for no cream or ghee (clarified butter).
Vegetable Korma: This dish is known for its creamy, mild, and often slightly sweet gravy. Request a coconut milk base instead of dairy cream or yogurt, and ensure no chilis are added.
Kashmiri Dum Aloo: Potatoes cooked in a mild, flavorful gravy (often tomato or yogurt-based). Ask for no chili powder or green chilies.
Breads: Roti and chapati are naturally vegan (made from whole-wheat flour, water, oil/salt). Ask for them to be made with oil/butter substitute instead of ghee.
Languages
English
Event type
Social
Organizer
Lancaster Vegan Meetup
Lancaster Vegan Meetup