I get this question so often that I have decided to focus on Indian frozen foods more.
It is both for my knowledge and to help you navigate through the ever increasing numbers of frozen products out there.
Please let me know if you have any favorites or things that may have disappointed you.
INDIAN FROZEN FOODS
I am often asked about Indian foods in the freezer section.
My response if always the same – it is what Stoeffers lasagna is to your grandma’s.
Don’t expect it to be the best but in a pinch – it’s fine.
There are so many companies now and I will admit that I haven’t tasted them all and don’t intend to.
But of those that I have, these are my conclusions of the Chicken Tikka Masala:
It’s nearly not enough food for this girl.
I need to supplement with bread or another meal or consider it a snack.
The rice is always exceptional – god knows which rice they use.
It is always very fragrant.
The chicken is a tad over cooked and dry but that is to be expected.
The sauces tend to be sweet like in this one for instance.
But overall, its okay – I can’t really say much more than that.
Trader Joe’s prices are the best.
This meal here I bought from d’agostinos and I believe it was close to $7/-
Trader Joe’s is $3/- and so you can have two.
I keep a few frozen dinners in my freezer – usually a pot pie and lasagna.
So, in a pinch when you come home and have about 10 minutes for a meal – this is your answer.
Until I eat again!
Indian Culinary Center, NYC 