Name: Indian food not to be 'fused with anything else
Start: 2025-11-22T17:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-11-22T19:00:00-05:00
Location: Taste of India York

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](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/](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.

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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.

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