ModusTollens Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 I'm going out to eat with about 6-8 people at an Indian restaurant. I'll be with my partner who knows that I'm doing the whole30, but typically people order a number of dishes to share (this is a weekly dinner). I think as long as I have at least one dish I can eat I'll do alright; I'm fine with just avoiding all the starch (nan, rice, papadums, etc) but I'm not sure how to order. First I thought I could go with tandoori chicken, but that's typically prepared with yogurt so a no-go. Without dairy or legumes this is going to be difficult. Any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny M Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 I imagine things vary quite a bit restaurant to restaurant so be prepared to ask a lot of questions. You might luck out with some kind of kebabs or grilled meats. As a side I typically get gobi aloo (which is cauliflower and potatoes in a curry sauce) and ask for cauliflower only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Tom Denham Posted November 6, 2012 Moderators Share Posted November 6, 2012 I eat in an Indian restaurant frequently and am not sure anything on the buffet is Whole30-complaint. Most sauces are prepared with yogurt, butter, or sugar. However, I complained about the butter chicken not being good one day and the owner had the chef prepare me a new order that was better. And the turn-around time was quick. Your restaurant may be able to prepare some chicken or goat without sauces. My guess is that they have some roasted meats prepared that they then dress with sauces to serve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ModusTollens Posted November 11, 2012 Author Share Posted November 11, 2012 Thanks for the suggestions. They had some grilled meats on the menu which I was able to order without complication, and I also got a cauliflower curry subbing in tomatoes for the potato that was on the menu. And the nan, which is usually my favourite, didn't tempt me at all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derval Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Haven't tried Indian foods but I heard that you should avoid anything that has Buttery, Makhani, Shahi, Mughalai, Korma, Pasanda.Most of the Dal, Cholay, and Rajma are acceptable with the exception Dal which have Buttery (Makhani), or Korma.I hope it helps. Dal/Dahl is based on lentils so not acceptable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirsteen Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Dal/Dahl is based on lentils so not acceptable. And is Cholay not chickpeas? Also not acceptable. As far as I'm aware, Rajma is made with kidney beans. So basically none of thse would be acceptable on a W30 or any paleo lifestyle for that matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrstrudo Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Can you get eggplant Bhuna? At my favourite Indian place the Bhuna is just eggplant, ghee, tomato and spice. And it's delicious. I also had a Chicken Tikka Masala on my last Whole30 but now I'm having a duh moment in realizing the chicken was likely marinated in yogurt. If it's a small place you'd likely have success in just talking to them, explaining that you have a dairy, gluten and legume intolerance and ask if they could make you a veggie and meat curry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lora Friedenthal Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 I've had decent luck asking indian places if any of their dishes are dairy-free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primal Ballerina Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Some times the grilled meats are covered in a yogurt-based marinade (like Tandoori Chicken). Watch out for that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pomme Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 I've had decent luck asking indian places if any of their dishes are dairy-free. That seems like a good strategy, as it's something restaurants probably hear frequently. Also, I like Johnny M's thing of asking for aloo ghobi without potatoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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