Indian Restaurant Terror O:

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?
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  • drmerc
    drmerc Posts: 2,603 Member
    Enjoy your dinner and get back on track the next day
  • kiminikimkim
    kiminikimkim Posts: 746 Member
    Yes, do this:
    Enjoy your dinner and get back on track the next day
  • firstsip
    firstsip Posts: 8,399 Member
    I was expecting something more bowel related based on the topic...
  • jzrharv
    jzrharv Posts: 126 Member
    Enjoy your dinner and get back on track the next day

    Repeat.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    Extra workout in the morning and no naan bread & ur good! Enjoy!
  • simplyeater
    simplyeater Posts: 270 Member
    Tandoori grilled items are healthy and not usually spicy.
  • emtjmac
    emtjmac Posts: 1,320 Member
    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. :)
  • HelenDootson
    HelenDootson Posts: 443 Member
    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
    Or
    Workout hard before and enjoy what you want!!
  • SunnyAndrsn
    SunnyAndrsn Posts: 369 Member
    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.
  • shelbyfrootcake
    shelbyfrootcake Posts: 965 Member
    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.
  • RBXChas
    RBXChas Posts: 2,708 Member
    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 :tongue: (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.)
  • shelbyfrootcake
    shelbyfrootcake Posts: 965 Member
    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.
  • RBXChas
    RBXChas Posts: 2,708 Member
    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.
  • pinkfluff79
    pinkfluff79 Posts: 32 Member
    We got to Indian a lot and I try to stick with Tandoori fish or chicken
  • thisisiamj
    thisisiamj Posts: 145 Member
    do an extra workout or extra long workout and enjoy your meal and your time with your family :)
  • 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.
  • Pooj_K
    Pooj_K Posts: 45 Member
    Treat this as your cheat day and enjoy. I like that a lot of people like Indian cuisine. Makes me proud :)
  • XXXMinnieXXX
    XXXMinnieXXX Posts: 3,459 Member
    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! X
  • 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!
  • krithsai
    krithsai Posts: 668 Member
    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 restaurants :)
  • krithsai
    krithsai Posts: 668 Member
    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.

    Orrrr...make your own! Go to showmethecurry.com and they have the most amazing recipes :D
  • jdforshort
    jdforshort Posts: 269 Member
    Work out before and the next day. Just enjoy the outing and be prepared for "water wgt gain"! Any restaurant food does that!
  • Order dhaal or a chicken curry. Avoid korma (lot of fatty milk/cream and sometimes coconut). Avoid naan (lot of butter/oil involved when cooking). Surprisingly plain white rice is your friend in this situation.
    Don't think veg curry is going to be lower in calories than other curries - its pretty much the same as the other curries, but i suggested going for chicken because its incredibly high in protein and I assume lower in fat than something like lamb.
    Skip starters. From personal experience starters can make your calorie intake creep up to 600+, so I'd say avoid those. If you have to have starters then I would recommend no more than four poppadums. If you order a drink, order water.
    Ultimately you want to cut down on excess calories as much as you can because the actual main (rice/naan and curry) will most probably be approx. 700 calories, minimum.

    OR you can treat this as your day off and eat whatever you want.
  • frando
    frando Posts: 583 Member
    Thanks everyone, shall bear it in mind :3

    PS never had deli belly xD
  • Graelwyn75
    Graelwyn75 Posts: 4,404 Member
    It is one, single meal out. Enjoy it and get back on plan the next day.
    You can't live your life fretting and fussing over calories every single time a nice meal out comes up, that isn't living, and many incorporate a meal out or a treat meal each week anyway. In the grand scheme of things, one meal wont make a difference unless you plan on having another indian meal tomorrow and the day after as well, with no workout.
  • ascotton80
    ascotton80 Posts: 56 Member
    tandoori chicken. not spicy usually, and a good option.
  • ascotton80
    ascotton80 Posts: 56 Member
    If I used the mentality of "it's only one meal out" or "it's christmas" or "it's my birthday" "it's my dog's birthday" "it's valentine's day" "it's my anniversary", I would never lose weight.

    I make whatever I am doing fit within my weekly net calorie allowance. It's not impossible.
  • nicleed
    nicleed Posts: 247 Member
    mmmmm...Indian

    That is all.
  • frando
    frando Posts: 583 Member
    If I used the mentality of "it's only one meal out" or "it's christmas" or "it's my birthday" "it's my dog's birthday" "it's valentine's day" "it's my anniversary", I would never lose weight.

    I make whatever I am doing fit within my weekly net calorie allowance. It's not impossible.

    That's what I'm like 'ooh, it's pay day- I deserve this cake' (bearing in mind I'm paid every Friday xD) 'ooooh its [an event] it'd be a shame if I didn't' when I've got to my goal I'm more then happy to have special meals but now I know what I'm like x3
  • Gramps251
    Gramps251 Posts: 738 Member
    Personally, I'd just eat whatever I wanted and just blow it off if I've been good. But at times I don't want to spend the calories on food I'm not exited about I eat before going and then order something really light and just enjoy the company.