Indian Essentials Saag Aloo Seasoning Mix, 0.97 oz (Pack of 12)

I made a few adjustments to the cooking instructions to make the recipe even better.1) Follow the packet instructions to cook the chicken and set chicken aside.2) Add 1 Tbsp of oil to the dry seasoning packet in a separate bowl and mix well to form a spice paste.3) Fry garlic, shallots and the spice paste in 2 Tbsp of oil to cook out the spices and sweat the shallots/garlic.4) Add 15oz can of crushed tomatoes to the fried garlic/shallots/spice paste in pot. Mix well.5) Add 1 Tbsp (add more or less to taste but don't skip this) of white sugar to the curry to cut and balance the acidity / sourness of the crushed tomatoes6) Add additional salt to taste.7) Add the chicken back to the curry and simmer on low heat for 10 minutes8) Finish with cream and continue simmering on low heat until the curry thickens to your liking1 Tbsp of sugar might seem like a lot, but the recipe needs that to mellow out the acidity in the tomatoes. The curry should have a deep flavor with a good balance of sweet, sour and salty that's goes great with naan or rice.

When I bought this a few weeks ago I couldn't find any images of the back of the tikka masala seasoning package which has the actual recipe on it, so I had to wait until it arrived to find out what I needed. I took a photo of it and am uploading now for those of you who want to see the 3 steps involved in cooking this. I hope this helps!

Loved this product years ago when I was able to find in my local grocery stores. Unfortunately I wasn't able to find it in the stores so I looked on Amazon. The description listed as $13.29 ($1.01/per ounce). So, one order was $13.29 so I expected more than ONE little pack of seasoning. That means I got to pay $13.29 for one 1.1 oz of seasoning. It did (in the past) taste great BUT NOT $13 PER OZ GREAT.

I've ordered this four times. Everybody I've made it for has loved it and it's really quick and easy to make. Works well with both chicken or lamb. It's not amazing but the quality is pretty close to what you'll find in a standard American Indian restaurant.I would give it a solid four stars, but the fourth time I ordered it, I received just one packet instead of a box of 12 as I had previously. Obviously one seller or warehouse is using this listing incorrectly. Beware that you might get the box you pay for or you might get just one packet. Other reviews indicate this is not a one off issue. Until Amazon can resolve this, I'd avoid buying.

If you love Indian food like I do, particularly chicken tikka masala, which is what I bought, you’d love this!! This is the only packet worth buying!! I’ve tried other brands & was disappointed! This one was amazing! The result tasted almost identical to restaurant quality, but even milder! Don’t skip adding the heavy cream; I think it’s essential to get the best taste out of this product. I truly love this product & highly recommend it! You do need to add a few products of your own, such as a big can of tomato sauce (not the one for pasta, but for cooking). I forgot if it’s called tomato sauce or tomato paste, but it’s mentioned on the packets. And you need a small container of heavy cream (my personal preference) or half and half. And of course you need to cut up chicken in cubes (dark meat tastes best in my opinion). All the instructions are on the packets. It’s cheaper than ordering the meal at a restaurant and just as tasty! I only buy the chicken tikka masala packets & haven’t tried the other flavors. Also, I do recommend adding about 1-2 tablespoons of sugar to the sauce by the end to reduce some of the acidic taste from the tomato sauce. That’s what I did based on another reviewer’s suggestion on here.

I am extremely glad that I was turned onto these seasoning mixes by Simply Asia! I have an entire cupboard dedicated to spices, but there's nothing like being able to tear open a simple packet on a busy weekday evening and know that dinner is going to be great...every time!Though a little more expensive by weight than buying and portioning all the spices yourself, these packets pay for themselves just in the amount of time they save. Plus, the ratio of spices is perfect from the start and the sealed packets stay fresh for a really long time!Each packet has the perfect amount of spice to make a large side dish for a family of 4 or a main entree for 2-3 people. I will often make a bigger batch and use 2 packets per meal so I have leftovers. My wife and I agree that most of the dishes made with these seasonings actually taste better the next day!They work equally well with both meat and vegetarian dishes! If you're a vegetarian (like my wife), try adding chickpeas and/or imitation chicken (we especially like the Gardein strips cut into smaller pieces). Also, be sure to try almond and/or cashew milk in place of the milk and heavy cream! We were both surprised how well these more vegan/vegetarian alternatives worked!I have tried 3 different varieties of these seasoning packets so far: Chicken Tikka Masala, Chicken Curry and Butter Chicken. While there is some overlapping flavors between them, each is also unique. It's hard to pick a single favorite, so I strongly recommend giving each of them a try!For as many meals as you can make with just a small box of these, it's definitely a worthwhile investment, even if you're used to seasoning everything on your own like me!

I found this in my local grocery store. I tried it, it's amazing. It taste even better than the Tikka I had at the Indian restaurant. The restaurant was rather bland, this has a bit more spice and what makes it great is that I can add a bit more spice myself at home! I just knew Amazon would have this. I now subscribe and couldn't be happier.