Eating out
Is Indian food easy for vegans?
Short answer
Often yes: dal, chana masala, baingan, many vegetable curries. Traps: ghee, dahi/yoghurt, paneer, honey, sometimes cream. Ask for “no ghee or dairy, cooked in oil”.
Indian cooking has a huge meat-free tradition, but it is often lacto-vegetarian (dairy).
Naan may include ghee or milk; chapati is more often plain.