Topic: ASDA Hot Indian Style Takeaway Meal for 2

[Peripatetic Phil]

Bought one of these a few days ago, and finally got around to trying the chicken vindaloo today.  I added extra garlic-infused and chilli-infused rapeseed oils, some chopped coriander stalk, a couple of green chillies (cut into roundels) and some kala namak (it appears to be virtually salt-free).  Eaten with a freshly cooked frozen paratha.  It was OK (better than many BIRs today) but not especially hot or flavoursome.  The Morrison's Volcanic Vindaloo, if still available, would be a better option.  The chicken phal remains to be tried.

But the onion bhaji that accompanied this are complete and utter rubbish — 95% bhaji, 5% onion.  Basically a mildly spicy gram flour paste wrapped in a few token onion rings.
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** Phil.

[Robbo141]

On the very infrequent times I get back to the uk, I’ve occasionally tried such things, be it from Asda or Sainsburys, Morrison etc.  They serve a purpose, no doubt, fast, easy microwave / oven cook, but ultimately for me, never satisfactory.  I’ve tried a few frozen and refrigerated versions here in the US too but meh.  I’m going to see if we have an option for ‘onion masala’ in our local Indian grocers, see if I can find a pre-made base gravy.

Robbo