What to order at an Indian restaurant

Tracking tip: Search for a specific restaurant’s menu item first; if it’s not in the database, track a similar dish from a different restaurant.

1. If you want naan, have naan—but to save 6 Points, try roti or chapati instead.
   
   

2. To save Points for your main, order a cup of lentil soup to start. “Pakora,” “samosa” and “bhaji” small bites are usually deep-fried.
   
   

3. Words like “malai” in malai prawns, “makhani” a.k.a. butter chicken, and "tikka masala" all signal creamy, higher-Points sauces.
   
   

4. Be strategic about chutney: Green is 0 Points per tbsp, tomato and tamarind are 1 Points value each.
   
   

5. Too much spice? Tame the heat with yogurt-based raita instead of naan or rice—½ cup is just 3 Points.