An Example of a traditional Menu in an Indian Restaurant.   Entrees ( Main Courses)   Chicken Tikka (Tandoori Chicken Kabobs) Tandoori Prawns or Fish Beef, Lamb or Chicken Curry Served with Rice Lamb Dahl (Tender Chunks of Lamb with Lentils, Tomato & Onion) Served with Rice Vegetable and Shrimp Biriyani (Basmati Rice Dish) Curried Chick-Peas Served with Rice Inquire about all the elements in a specific dish. Because Indian food combines so many different ingredients, menus often do not list them all. Remember that vindaloo usually includes potatoes, and that lentils and/or rice may be plated along with your food. Stick to kebabs, tandoori dishes and curries, which are pretty straightforward and basically derive their flavor from herbs and spices. The Chicken Kabobs are probably the best choice for entrees on this menu. Tandoori baked items, such as the Chicken Kabobs, are often marinated in yogurt and spices, giving flavor and tenderness without much added fat. Curries tend to be higher in fat and often contain coconut milk. Ghee (clarified butter) is often used first to sauté vegetables There are some areas to watch out for to avoid a high fat meal: Dishes mixed with Rice and Vegetables often have coconut milk as part of the sauce ingredient. Ghee (clarified butter) is also used quite a bit in sauteing vegetables and adding to sauces. Try to order meat and starch items separately to have a better idea of the serving sizes of each. Curried chick-peas with rice would be a nice vegetarian selection with a green salad on the side. It is important, though, to watch out for mixed vegetarian dishes. Legumes mixed with rice can have a very high carbohydrate count