Are you a vegan who loves Indian food?  Troubled by the ubiquitousness of ghee, cream, and panir?  Well now you can have your kheer and eat it too.  La Gourmandise School in Santa Monica is offering a vegan Indian class at the Market at Santa Monica Place.  Lead by Kaumudi of pop-up Un-Curry fame (Un-Curry.com), you will learn the basics of navigating your way around Indian fare without animal products.  Included on the menu will be: cucumber-peanut salad with curry leaf seasoning, tofu “paneer” makhanwala, and creamy lentils with garlic & chilies.  The 3 hour class is this Monday, Sept. 12th at 2:00pm and costs $95.  Check out http://www.cookingschoolsofamerica.com/thegourmandiseschool/index.php?flag_menu_index=reservation_php#227 for reservations and more info.