It's funny you say to avoid all Indian restaurants.  My husband and I
recently visited one and were very pleased with the service and attention
to detail.  Instead of using ghee, they used oil.  He had absolutely no
problems with it and loved the food.  I think it really depends on where
you go.  We just had to avoid the cream sauce dishes.

Angela





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I had almost forgotten about this one - Indian restaurants as a rule
should
be COMPLETELY avoided.  Ghee is clarified butter (Hindi word for butter)
but
is NOT viewed as a dairy product but as a separate ingredient.  Do not
make
the mistake of thinking Indian vegetarians are dairy free that is only an
very small religious group in the South and not well known as terms of
Indian restaurants (particularly in America).  I travel frequently in
India
and have learned to carry 10 epipens and eat canned tuna for the duration!
Yogurt is only one small portion of this regional good group.  Expect Ghee
to be drizzled over everything especially bread before reaching your
table.