Indian Restaurant Terror O:
frando
Posts: 583 Member
Hi!
Just been informed that this Sunday that the family is being taken out by family friends to an Indian restaurant... I'm not exactly a spice fan to begin with so I tend towards the dairy rich curries- which are going to be higher in calories right? The reason why the family friends like it as they're very authentic and will use yoghurts and creams liberally in the dishes, so you can probably see where this is going...
... any specific meals or dishes I should order or avoid? Bearing in mind I don't like spice that much?
Just been informed that this Sunday that the family is being taken out by family friends to an Indian restaurant... I'm not exactly a spice fan to begin with so I tend towards the dairy rich curries- which are going to be higher in calories right? The reason why the family friends like it as they're very authentic and will use yoghurts and creams liberally in the dishes, so you can probably see where this is going...
... any specific meals or dishes I should order or avoid? Bearing in mind I don't like spice that much?
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Enjoy your dinner and get back on track the next day0
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Yes, do this:Enjoy your dinner and get back on track the next day0
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I was expecting something more bowel related based on the topic...0
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Enjoy your dinner and get back on track the next day
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Extra workout in the morning and no naan bread & ur good! Enjoy!0
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Tandoori grilled items are healthy and not usually spicy.0
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I recommend lamb/beef curry, lots of naan bread and chutneys, basmati ricde, coca-cola and then getting back on track the next day. That's what I would do.0
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No starter, Chicken Tikka Starter (which comes with salad) for main, half a portion of boiled rice - Nice and low in cals and high in protein
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Workout hard before and enjoy what you want!!0 -
Extra workout in the morning and no naan bread & ur good! Enjoy!
I must disagree with this. ALWAYS get the naan. It's too good to pass up!
j/k. Get whatever you want and don't worry about it. One day "off plan" won't ruin what you're trying to do.0 -
Extra workout in the morning and no naan bread & ur good! Enjoy!
I must disagree with this. ALWAYS get the naan. It's too good to pass up!
j/k. Get whatever you want and don't worry about it. One day "off plan" won't ruin what you're trying to do.
Piffle. Give me a good puri or roti over a naan anyday.0 -
Tandoori grilled items are healthy and not usually spicy.
This is what I was going to say. If I'm eating healthy at an Indian restaurant, I tend to go for Tandoori chicken and skip the naan and rice. If I feel like indulging, I'll go for the chicken tikka masala and maybe a samosa (As you can imagine, I rarely go to the Indian restaurant. Although I could eat Indian food probably daily, it would get really expensive, really fast.)0 -
It's a treat, just enjoy the meal as a cheat day/meal and get back on track the next day. You can't live your life in fear of treats or social meals.0
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I recommend lamb/beef curry, lots of naan bread and chutneys, basmati ricde, coca-cola and then getting back on track the next day. That's what I would do.
Aaaaand now I want to order Indian for dinner tonight.0 -
We got to Indian a lot and I try to stick with Tandoori fish or chicken0
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do an extra workout or extra long workout and enjoy your meal and your time with your family0
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I'd go for a Chicken Shashlik for the main, most curry houses do them. It's tandoori grilled chicken on a skewer served with onion and veg, with sauce on the side. High in protein, not spicy at all and the most sensible option.0
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Treat this as your cheat day and enjoy. I like that a lot of people like Indian cuisine. Makes me proud0
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I've never been to an idian restaurant, but I'd love to... In all honesty I'd just have a big blow out and then get back to scratch the day after, have a low calorie day, if your feeling full from the night before! X0
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Tandoori is always a good option hun.
I usually have a chicken or paneer shashlik, it's tasty and comes with onions and peppers, it's also fairly low compared to other dishes.
I always share a rice with someone and have a couple of spoonfuls. If you really want a naan share one maybe...... Or, work extra hard burning those cals off and treat yourself.
Don't worry about it, once you suss out a few dishes that you could have it makes like so much easier, could you take a look at the menu online beforehand so you can make a mental note of what to select.
Good luck and enjoy!0 -
I would choose roti over naan because naan is usually made with All Purpose flour vs roti which is made with Wheat flour(unless you are allergic to gluten). Curries - just eat whatever you fancy, no real nutritional difference considering they put cream in pretty much everything in the restaurants0
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