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Indian Restaurants "Quick Guide"

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Check out our dining out "Quick Guides" for the best and worst dishes at many different types of restaurants. This guide will help you make better choices at Indian restaurants.

Choose:

  • tandoori chicken or fish
  • steamed rice
  • raita sauce
  • lentil soup
  • naan bread
  • lassi
  • chicken tikka
  • chicken vindaloo
  • curried vegetables

Avoid:

  • fried entrees
  • dishes with "crispy" in the name
  • coconut soup or dishes with coconut sauces
  • masala
  • chutney
  • ghee
  • pakora
  • korma
  • samosas
  • poori bread

To search the nutritional information for many other restaurant foods, visit Calorie Count Plus.

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