Losing Weight in India - What was I thinking?

Part of my reservations, or better yet my fear, of traveling to India was the food choices I would have while visiting. I do not consider myself a picky eater, but I am not one to explore new cuisine. I had all intentions of packing a jar of peanut butter and big dreams of maybe losing a few pounds while I am abroad. FAT CHANCE! Literally!
The food has been surreal.

Day one: Indian cuisine for lunch at the Golconda Bowl which included Tala Hua Ghost (lamb), Dum Ke Bhutte ( very spicy corn pictured above), Tikka (chicken), Dal ( lentils ), Naan ( garlic bread/pita), and a Kingfisher Beer to help with the heat of the dish! Yes, I did try everything and did enjoy most. The corn dish was unbearably spicy!

Day three: Italian cuisine for lunch at the Italian Embassy Cultural Gardens. A quaint, outdoor courtyard style restaurant that in no way made me believe I was in New Dehli,India! Entres included Capris salad ( tomato, mozzarella , and basil ) and Spaghetti Limone. A deliciously fresh salad that complimented my creamy white sauced pasta bowl, seasoned with a hint of lemon and mint.

Day four: Malaysian cuisine for lunch at Pam's (friend of Naomi) house. A group of Expat friends get together once a month and cook a meal. Each month a new recipe from a different country. The food that adorned the lunch table included Gado Gado (vegetable salad with peanut sauce), and Vindaloo ( very spicy chicken or pork chili) over rice. I am proud of myself for learning to cook this masterpiece! Dessert was fried banana dough with cashews and golden raisins. That same evening, Pam and her husband Bob invited me back to their home for an informal dinner party with Naomi, her husband Todd, and two other couples. On the menu was: a very tender beef made in the crockpot, broccoli, caramelized onions, and mashed potatoes! One of my home town favorite dinners. Finishing with chocolate covered strawberries.

Day five: Brunch at the Crown Plaza's Wildfire Restaurant. This was a five star dining experience. Dining atmosphere - formal, food- remarkable! Buffet style.  Fresh baked breads. Twelve hot dishes of appetizers and sides, some of which included pumpkin risotto, zucchini frittata, and roasted vegetables.  Eight to ten cold salad options, some of which included pancetta, potatoe salad, cold aspparagus and watermelon salad with basil. Deli meats from around the world-Italian salami, and prosciutto with cheese. Baked ham and cappicola.  Fresh sliced fruit , including dragon-fruit.   An Indian food section with a dozen selections.  Seven different meats on rotisserie that were presented table-side on a skewer and shaved off onto your plate.  They included:  duck, prawns, tenderloin, chicken, lamb, chicken sausage and fish, all served with a variety of special sauces to compliment them. No room for the dessert until I saw the grilled pineapple!

I am, by no means, struggling with food choices! I am also not losing weight!
What am I thinking about the food in India.....
Bring It On...I am on vacation!