Indian

I don't know why Indian food gets such a bad rap on the SBD. It's mostly dry cooking methods (no oil,) made super-flavorful with spices (not fat,) and contains lots of beans and veggies. Even the naan is a bit better than regular bread because it's made without yeast (but still not low-carb enough to order on the diet, unfortunately.) Watch out for fried appetizers (pakoras,) rice, potatoes, cream-based sauces and coconut curries and you'll be fine.

EAT THIS

* Dairy-Free - many Indian curries and sauces are made with cream or full-fat milk, but most restaurants are happy to make their dishes dairy-free upon request.  And you won't even miss it, because the delicious flavors of Indian food comes from the cooking methods and spices.
* Daal Soup - a tasty lentil-and-veggie delight. It's high in carbs but the majority of it is fiber.
* Raita - this tasty yogurt sauce is low in calories, fat and carbs, and is perfect for dipping.
* Curry Dishes - the healthiest curries are made from a slow-simmered lean meat with an onion, tomato, garlic and spice base.
* Saag Dishes - These are spinach-based ("saag" means "spinach") dishes, traditionally prepared with cream.  Most Indian restaurants are happy to make it dairy-free by request, and you won't even miss it.
* Baingan (Eggplant) Bharta - creamy mashed eggplant is substantial enough to fill you up, and made super-tasty with onions, tomatoes and spices.
* Dopiaza / Do Pyaza Dishes - onions cooked several ways are the base of these curries and give them their flavor.  They are usually tomato-based and a good option for diets, but only if they are prepared without heavy cream.
* Tandoori Dishes - meat and vegetables are baked at very high temperatures in a clay oven, so all of the flavor comes from the slow-roasting method and and very little (if any) fat is added while cooking. 
* Tikka Dishes - chunks of meat are marinated in yogurt and spices and then roasted in a clay oven.  Like Tandoori dishes, very little fat is added to the dish.

Calorie Breakdown	100g Serving
Curry w/ Meat	132
Curry w/ Meat	132
Curry w/ Meat	132
Curry w/ Meat	132

AVOID THIS

* Samosas and Pakoras - these deep-fried fritters are tempting appetizers, but they're almost entirely made up of deep-fried fat and carbs.\
* Ghee - this is a high-fat, clarified butter, so look for it in the dish description or ingredients list and avoid as often as possible!
* Masala, Malai, Butter and Korma Dishes - these curries are cream-based and extraordinarily high in fat.
* Aloo and Vindaloo Dishes - the basis of Aloo and Vindaloo curries are hearty servings of potatoes, so they are far too starchy and carb-heavy for a low-carb, low-calorie diet.
* Naan Bread - because it's gluten-free and "unleavened" (meaning it does not contain the starch and yeasts that make traditional breads puff up while baking,) you'd think it would be a healthy choice.  But the ingredients in Naan contain just as many empty carbs, and often have much more added sugar, as regular bread, so it's generally to be avoided.