Food & Drink May 13, 2010 at 2:02 pm

Today in Cheap Culinary Miracles

David Schmader
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What's the sodium and preservative content of this $3 miracle?
-ink on May 13, 2010 at 2:12 PM Report this
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I can't hear you, this food is too delicious.
David Schmader on May 13, 2010 at 2:17 PM Report this
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And gluten-free!
David Schmader on May 13, 2010 at 2:17 PM Report this
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Amount Per Serving
Calories 300
Calories from Fat 110

% Daily Values*
Total Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 60mg 20%

Sodium 710mg 30%

Total Carbohydrate 30g 10%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Sugars 2g

Protein 16g

Vitamin A 6% Vitamin C 6%
Calcium 6% Iron 10%
ddecounter on May 13, 2010 at 2:21 PM Report this
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You can buy a large pint of both curry sauce and tikka masala at Costco too.
Will in Seattle on May 13, 2010 at 2:26 PM Report this
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With over 57% of its calories from fat (a shocking 40% of your daily saturated fat alone) and with a ridiculous 35% of your daily sodium, and relatively little protein, this "good" Indian meal is is probably slightly worse for you nutritionally than a Filet-o-Fish from McDonald's, with tartar sauce, though the Indian food has bit more Vitamin A and Vitamin C than does the Filet-o-Fish.

Things that have tons of saturated fat and salt in them taste good, yes. But they are not "good" food.
Simac on May 13, 2010 at 2:35 PM Report this
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ingredient list?
cliche on May 13, 2010 at 2:38 PM Report this
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ZOMGLOLFTMFW - this is too funny.

i'm LITERALLY heating one in the microwave RIGHT NOW and decided to check on Slog while it's in there.

yes, it's very good. esp with yogurt on the side.
saisai on May 13, 2010 at 2:39 PM Report this
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yes, yes...it's NOT healthy but it IS shockingly delicious. Have it as a once in awhile treat and quit bellyaching.
michael strangeways on May 13, 2010 at 2:39 PM Report this
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@5, I always take the large pint over the small pint, assuming the price is the same.
rob! on May 13, 2010 at 2:40 PM Report this
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Where you getting your figures, Simac? They don't agree with any of the ones ddecounter posted.
leek on May 13, 2010 at 2:40 PM Report this
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I agree about the unfortunate fat content, but that's Indian food for you (butter and clarified butter rank highly and separately among the tikka masala's ingredients).

And when you consider the sane portion size of the TJ frozen tray, compared to the huge portions of butter-and-ghee-drenched goodness you get at a restaurant, it's a pretty reasonable way to indulge in Indian.
David Schmader on May 13, 2010 at 2:41 PM Report this
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Oo! This is my default frozen meal - I always have at least one in the freezer at work. Ridiculously tasty compared to what you'd expect. The Chicken Tikka Masala is weirdly good too - moist, tender chicken, I kid you not - and the lentils & rice comes in a close third. Ha!
meggers on May 13, 2010 at 2:41 PM Report this
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I bet your beard smells delicious now.

Mmmmmmmmm
Baconcat on May 13, 2010 at 2:45 PM Report this
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LOLZOMGFTMFW!!!

i'm microwaving this at work RIGHT NOW and i decided to come check Slog while it's cooking to see what new stuff ya'll have posted up.

....WOAH...
saisai on May 13, 2010 at 3:01 PM Report this
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Funny, I was thinking about Amy Kate earlier today.
wisepunk on May 13, 2010 at 3:11 PM Report this
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I try to stay away from the processed foods at TJ's (and everywhere else, for that matter), but I will say their jarred Masala and Korma sauces are pretty tasty, although of course, you still have to cook other things to mix in with them, so they're obviously not quite as quick-and-easy.
COMTE on May 13, 2010 at 3:18 PM Report this
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@17 - true, but this allows you to make it differently each time. You can slice up an onion or potato, or use tofu, or use chicken, or pop in some yummy shrimp and each time it's different.
Will in Seattle on May 13, 2010 at 3:25 PM Report this
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Is there some sort of Slog-Trader Joe's payola going on here? First Constant sings the praises of TJ's frozen ribs, now this. WTF?
Space Funk Guru on May 13, 2010 at 3:56 PM Report this
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In addition to ghee, paneer is cheese and tikka masala sauce is made with cream. So even if you prepare this dish at home, you will end up with high fat content. That said, Indians eat way more vegetables and beans than we do. They also don't eat a big plate of paneer tikka masala; they eat a small portion with a lot of other dishes. It can be part of a very healthy diet.
motobourbon on May 13, 2010 at 4:01 PM Report this
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@6: math fail. 110 / 300 = 36.7%, not "over 57%." And 16g of protein is about a third of what you need for the day.
efnord on May 13, 2010 at 4:13 PM Report this
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I'm a big fan of the ones that come in the foil packs. Sadly, I can't make rice anywhere near a well as any of my local Indian restaurants.
Dougsf on May 13, 2010 at 4:57 PM Report this
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Add some extra vegetables to it and it's perfect.
Simone on May 13, 2010 at 4:59 PM Report this
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Oh, hey, for those seeking another easy/excellent/not completely horrible for you but not great either dinner choice: Rising Moon feta-hazelnut ravioli. Top them with olive oil and some goat cheese (the goat cheese is vital; there's not very much feta flavor in the ravioli filling. It's more like hazelnut-butternut squash).

You can get these ravioli on sale for three or four bucks a box sometimes, and this combo is kind of unbelievably delicious.
leek on May 13, 2010 at 5:07 PM Report this
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The chicken tikka masala is my work lunch staple, and I often substitute with this for variety. Get the garlic naan (just a few minutes in the toaster oven) to go with it and you've got yourself a yummy fucking meal.

NaFun on May 13, 2010 at 6:03 PM Report this
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Count me as a vote for the deliciousness of Trader Joe's Paneer Tikka Masala, which even we in flyover land can get.
dlauri on May 13, 2010 at 7:35 PM Report this
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@23 I have been doing the same thing for a long time. Get the Panner Tikka Masala, frozen peas, and their Masala Nan and you have a great meal. I am kind of freaked out that how f-ing good this is so well known to other people that someone wrote about it in the Stranger
jane doe on May 13, 2010 at 11:42 PM Report this
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TJs also sells a vegetable panang curry dish that is TO DIE FOR.
Steven Blum on May 14, 2010 at 12:52 AM Report this
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World Market on Western has a wide selection of curries and masalas in jars and zip bags. They are all 3 to 5 bucks and make several servings. You can use them with veggies or meats. The coconut based ones have higher saturated fat contents but you can control how much you use.
thatsnotright on May 14, 2010 at 10:06 AM Report this
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This is a wonderful opinion. The things mentioned are Great and needs to be appreciated by everyone.
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