We all know homemade syn free curries do take time, but what about the times you just can't do it? You've been rushed off your feet and as a last resort, you're thinking of reaching for the takeaway leaflets in your emergency drawer. We've done this so many times, but I've learnt with a bit of planning ahead like last week's Slow Cooker Bhuna recipe, I can avoid is most of the time.
And today I've been to get my hair done, had to run a load of errands and so grabbed my back up Iceland Spicy Tikka Masala sauce from the freezer to cook with chicken and rice. Quicker than waiting for a takeaway delivery for sure. But what was it like and did it get my hardest critic, the fiance's approval?
Before we get in to the taste, Iceland sell them in the freezer section for £1.50. My ideal price I pay for things like this is a pound; I'm stingy, but for a syn free tub of convenience, I think it's appropriately priced for a little help in the kitchen. What I didn't realise is that it's not necessary to defrost before cooking; you can just pop it in the microwave which is even better. That'll teach me for not reading, eh?
It also has onions and peppers in it, but I still felt the need to bulk it up with some sliced mushroom and onions to go with my chicken cooked in frylight.
When it comes to flavour, it didn't stand out from the crowd but it didn't taste too healthy either considering it was guilt free. I really wanted a bit more zest and intense flavours like coriander, so it may be worth picking some up too when you're shopping. It was also hotter than we anticipated with a slight drying bitter taste but I did wolf it down much quicker than the other half, but to keep him sweet, an offering of poppadoms with mango chutney went down very well Disclaimer: these are obviously not syn free.
We also ate with homemade syn free egg fried rice.
What were your thoughts? Have you tried any of the others that you can recommend?
Nicola Aldred
Can you 're freeze these curry
Tai
Hmm felt like throwing up. I will try adding onions and other available ingredients to see if it helps.
Nisa
It is the ideal compliment to go with my chicken
Sally albutt
Tried this sauce just added xtra onion and more seasonings my husband didn’t even know it was slimming world sauce it was gorgeous I’m not telling him becouse I want it again sooooo yummy .
Annette
I love all the Slimming World Meals from Iceland and today I got a free tub of Chicken Tikka Masala Sauce but would like a recipe so that I can have a go mysel. thank you
Jane
Can u have this on a SP day?
Carolyne Dalton
Hi Vikkie. I always have a pot in the freezer for emergenies! My emergency meal is quick (30 minutes max) chicken breast(s) slashed through on the diagonal sauce poured over the top in the oven uncovered on 170° for 30 minutes, salad, if it's before 6 I'll have rice. I have played around with the recipe and made my own which was ok too but not for emergency situations. As a quick and easy standby though it's fine better than falling off the wagon! Carolyne