Vegan Food Guide for India Local & Street Food

Find plant-based local specialties, learn key phrases, and get tips for vegan dining.

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While many Thai dishes can be made vegan, fish sauce and shrimp paste are very common. Be specific about excluding all animal products.

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Essential Phrases

I am vegan, no animal products

मैं शुद्ध शाकाहारी हूँ, कोई पशु उत्पाद नहीं

main shuddh shakahari hoon, koi pashu utpad nahi

Indicates strict vegan diet

No dairy, eggs, honey, or ghee

दूध, अंडे, शहद, या घी नहीं

doodh, ande, shahad, ya ghee nahi

Specifies common animal products to avoid

Watch Out For

Ghee (clarified butter)
Cream in curries
Paneer (cottage cheese)
Yogurt in marinades
Honey in desserts

Safe Options

Dal (lentil curry) without ghee
Roti (flatbread) made without ghee
Vegetable curries (specify no dairy)
Chana masala (specify no ghee)

Important Notice

Veganism is less common than vegetarianism in India. Dairy is prevalent in most Indian cooking. Be explicit about avoiding ghee, which is often used even in vegetable dishes.

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मैं शुद्ध शाकाहारी हूँ। कृपया मेरे खाने में कोई भी पशु उत्पाद न डालें, जैसे दूध, दही, पनीर, घी, अंडे, या शहद। केवल वनस्पति तेल का उपयोग करें। धन्यवाद।

I am vegan. Please do not add any animal products to my food, including milk, yogurt, cheese, ghee, eggs, or honey. Please use only vegetable oil. Thank you.