Patak's Vegetable Tikka Masala: A Review

I found a coupon online (I believe it was on coupons.com) for $1.50 off any Patak's product.  I've noticed Patak's microwave Indian meals in the grocery a couple of times and had wanted to try them.  This seemed like a great chance.

I purchased Patak's Vegetable Tikka Masala.  It's described as a medium heat lemon & cilantro curry, suitable for vegetarians.

It microwaves in a minute and a half - great!  I'm always looking for quick food.

I paid about $1.50 for it - the coupon ended up being almost half off! 

Today, I tried it.   

Ok, not the most appetizing looking, but it does look like curry and rice.  And I can identify some actual vegetables (potato, corn, green bean...)

I can see some grease though.  Kind of odd for vegetarian food.

Medium heat is a little bit off - I would have listed it as mild.  I could taste some hot pepper, but not a lot.  I could definately tell that it was microwave rice - but then, I've been spoiled by a rice cooker and imported japanese sushi rice.

All in all, it wasn't bad for a microwave dish.  It tasted pretty good and was filling.  Not the best for you - the back panel lists 940 mg of sodium and quite a bit of fat (12 g) for veggie food.   But it keeps for a year in the pantry (no freezer needed) so, I would be willing to keep one on hand for a quick meal.