Lancaster Vegan Meetup

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.

While not a fundraiser, cash donations are very much appreciated to pay for the hall rental or the Animal Advocates mission.
What is that? Well here is their website and FaceBook:
https://www.animaladvocatesscpa.com/
https://www.facebook.com/AnimalAdvocatesofSCPA

Location details:
Beside Leg-Up Farmer's Market. Park behind the fire station. I believe it is a one-way entrance to the right of the building and a one-way exit to the left. Entrance is directly in the rear at steps however a handicap entrance is available by the dumpster on the side.