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Trader Joe's Broadway Indian Food: Mostly Decent
The other day I gave the heave-ho to the NYC Indian restaurant for my (outside) curry fix and headed straight to Trader Joe's on Broadway for some ready to eat microwavable Indian curry packets and appetizers.My picks included a mix of vegetarian and meat items - Chicken Tikka Samosas, Aloo Chaat Kati Pouches, Chicken Tikka Masala, Palak Paneer and Garlic Naan.
Chicken Tikka Samosas
Trader Joe's Chicken Tikka Samosa box included a dozen small pieces.
Chicken Tikka Samosa
I was pleased to note that the Samosas were neatly packed in a sealed plastic bag.
Chicken Tikka Samosa -; Nice Packaging
Besides grated Chicken, the Samosa stuffing included mashed Potatoes, Onion and Cilantro Leaves.
I was a bit miffed that the outer texture of the Samosas was not as thick as it should be.
The outer texture of some Samosas were cracked exposing the inside Chicken Tikka stuffing.
Chicken Tikka Samosa
To its credit, the Chicken Tikka stuffing was flavorful and packed a nice aroma.
I had no complaints.
On a cold day, nothing beats a plate of Chicken Tikka Samosas and a glass of Scotch. Right?
Nutrition
Serving Size 2 Samosas: 40gServings Per Container: 6
Calories per Serving: 80
Calories from Fat: 30
Aloo Chaat Kati Pouches
Aloo Chaat included two Kati Pouches along with two microwavable crisping sleeves.
Aloo Chaat Kati Pouches Box
The Kati Pouches were neatly packed in a sealed plastic bag.
Aloo Chaat Kati Pouches Bag & Crisping Sleeves
With a nice thick outer texture, the inside of the Aloo Chaat Kati Pouches included Potato, Chickpeas, Onion and Coriander leaves.
Aloo Chaat Kati Pouches -; Inside Story
Packed with mild chaat and mint leaves flavor, Trader Joe's Aloo Chaat Kati Pouches were good.
I regretted not picking up a few more Aloo Chaat Kati Pouches.
Nutrition
Serving Size 1 Pouch: 113gServings Per Container: 2
Calories per Serving: 320
Calories from Fat: 160
Chicken Tikka Masala
The Chicken Tikka Masala box included Chicken Tikka and Basmati white rice.
Chicken Tikka Masala Box
With a tasty orangish gravy, Chicken Tikka Masala included three big and several small pieces of chicken.
Chicken pieces were tender and had absorbed the Tikka Masala gravy well.
Chicken Tikka Masala Curry
Basmati rice texture was fine and I'd have liked a larger serving size.
Nutrition
Serving Size 1 Tray: 241g/8.5ozServings Per Container: 1
Calories per Serving: 360
Calories from Fat: 130
Palak Paneer
Trader Joe's peddles Palak Paneer frozen as well as a curry packet in the non-frozen section.I picked up the frozen version since the packaging looked more attractive.
Palak Paneer Box
And the Palak Paneer curry inside the box did not disappoint me.
Palak Paneer included six or seven medium-sized cubes of Paneer.
Palak Paneer Curry
Paneer cubes were tasty. Palak gravy was creamy but mildly spiced for my spice-hardened Indian palate.
Nevertheless, it was flavorful and much relished with my Naan bread.
Nutrition
Serving Size 1/2 Package: 142g/5ozServings Per Container: 2
Calories per Serving: 250
Calories from Fat: 160
Garlic Naan
To go with the Chicken Tikka Masala and Palak Paneer, I picked up a packet of Garlic Naan for bread.Garlic Naan packet included four pieces.
Garlic Naan -; Four Pieces
Garlic Naan bread was medium thick and tasty.
I heated it on the pan for about three minutes.
Garlic Naan
The naan included Garlic pieces and chopped Cilantro leaves.
Though the Garlic flavor was on milder side, it was an excellent side for both Chicken Tikka Masala and Palak Paneer.
No complaints, folks.
Nutrition
Serving Size 1 Piece: 85gServings Per Container: 4
Calories per Serving: 230
Calories from Fat: 30
Trader Joe's - Bottom Line
If you're in the mood for Indian food but in no mood for crappy Indian restaurants, I'd recommend you take a deko at the Indian curry and Naan packets at Trader Joe's.You won't be disappointed.
For about $12, two people can have a decent Indian meal. - © NYIndia.us