Indian restaurant - chicken tikka masala?!

Maldivesbeachbodplease

Hi all,

Does anyone know the nutritional values for a chicken tikka masala from an indian restaurant?? I can't find any that seem accurate on the database!!

I'm having a treat meal on sunday (1st one in 2 weeks) and fancy a chicken tikka masala, with half pilau or plain rice and a garlic naan!!

thanks! xxx

Maldivesbeachbodplease

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kimberly702

Have no clue... but it sounds amazing!! Only kinds of restuarants we have are fast food, Mexican and BBQ. Hope someone can help you out!

melaniecheeks

Tikka masala is probably one of the worst choices calorie wise from an Indian menu! It's pretty rich and creamy, I'd say 700-1000 per portion, depending on the size, individual chef's recipe etc.

You could have it if you really wnat it, but just eat a small protion.

My favourite is anything with spinach (saag) or lentils (dahl)

douglasmobbs

http://nutracheck.co.uk/calories/calories_in_takeaways/calories_in_indian_takeaway.html

Sounds very low, but I guess depends on the amount of oil they use

youlittlecharmer

masala is full of yoghurt and cream so it's not going to be pretty, but worth it for a cheat meal! Here are links I've found with some nutritional info...

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1029480/Fancy-curry-That-days-worth-fat-average-woman.html
http://www.weightlossresources.co.uk/calories/calorie_counter/indian_food.htm

"Curry
Chicken tikka masala has become the British national dish. Well prepared, and served with vegetables, it is delicious and nutritious. But catering chicken is sold to restaurants "dry" or "pumped". Pumped chicken has had water injected into it, often with sugar and other additives, to bulk it up and keep it moist during reheating. The majority of fast food outlets use chicken with 10% or more added water. Unscrupulous ones use chicken pumped with 30-40% water and hydrolysed proteins to hold it in. A slightly spongey texture is the giveaway sign. Food colouring is frequently used in the place of traditional spices to colour the rice. Typically a meal like this also contains more than the total amount of salt recommended for a day, and the maximum daily allowance for saturated fat.

Chicken tikka masala, pilau rice, samosa and poppadoms:
Calories 790
Fat 36g, of which 23g is saturated fat
Sodium 1,798mg"

from http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2003/may/10/foodanddrink.shopping7

to make it healthier you could have chapatti/roti instead of rice and naan

Aperture_Science

Indian Takeaway - Chicken Tikka Masala is in the database but I think the cals and macros look like a guess.

I'd use one of the supermarket ones (not a value or diet type... one of the finest range or upmarket) and put in 1.5 portions to account for the larger size at a curry house.

Try "Tesco Finest - Indian - Chicken Tikka Masala & Rice" x 1.5

ChristineS_51

Maybe put your own recipe into the recipe tool, and work it out that way? I LOVE Indian!

Try this site - it's Australian, but it might help http://www.calorieking.com.au/foods/search.php?keywords=tikka+masala&showresults=yes&go=Search

melaniecheeks

http://www.weightlossresources.co.uk/calories/calorie_content/indian_food.htm

douglasmobbs

http://www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/dieting/your-healthy-guide-to-takeaway-food-316450

1338 for the lot

tmacmoto

Chicken Tikka Masala:

Per serving about 260-300 calories*.
Sodium 680 --700 mg
Carbs: 26-28g
Protein: 18-19g
Fat: 6-8g

*Per serving is much smaller than what you actually see on the plate which can be anywhere to 2-3 servings. Each recipe is different as well, so take that into consideration.

Bear in mind that the chicken itself will be cooked in a clay oven on a skewer, but it's the marinade that makes it take on more fat.
The Masala in of itself isn't bad, but sodiu.
As for rice and bread. I would nix it or eat in light moderation or you can go with the whole wheat roti bread as a compromise.

See if you can get the masala sauce on the side. Most Indian restaurants will/can do that.

You can always find a low cal version recipe on the web.

Hope this helps.

Maldivesbeachbodplease

Wow!! thank you all! very much appreciated i think i will maybe stick to my chicken shaslik with chappati....much lower!! and even if it is a treat meal i don't want to go too mad!!

thanks all xxx

Aperture_Science

Chicken Tikka Masala:

Per serving about 260-300 calories.
Sodium 680 --700 mg
Carbs: 26-28g
Protein: 18-19g
Fat: 6-8g

Bear in mind that the chicken itself will be cooked in a clay oven on a skewer, but it's the marinade that makes it take on more fat.
The Masala in of itself isn't bad, but sodiu.
As for rice and bread. I would nix it or eat in light moderation or you can go with the whole wheat roti bread as a compromise.

See if you can get the masala sauce on the side. Most Indian restaurants will/can do that.

Hope this helps.

There is no way a Tikka Massala from a restaurant is going to come in at anything under 400 cals. Tesco light (low fat, low cal) recipie is 400 cals per portion. Restaurants use more ghee (doubly clarified butter) and portions are typically larger.

Maybe this figure is for Chicken Tikka (without the massala sauce)?

MJ7910

i ususally go for tandoori chicken for that reason, avoid the sauces if at all possible.

Maldivesbeachbodplease

i ususally go for tandoori chicken for that reason, avoid the sauces if at all possible.

Yep i was going to have a tikka masala and say it's my treat meal but it's a bit too much (got a bikini to be in by september!). It will still be a treat as i normally cut out carbs after morning snack but i'll be having chapati and a popadom with my chicken shaslik! yum! xxx

AlsDonkBoxSquat

I love tikka masala, but it's all creamy so I generally keep that one for a home made dish (although I haven't found any really great recipes) and order saag or paneer when I'm out. I do minimal rice and minimal naan but always feel cheated if I go without them.

KristyJoy123

I say if it's a treat meal, don't worry about it, but that's just me. One meal will never derail your goals. Go for an extra walk or add 30 minutes to a workout and you'll be fine. Also, chicken tikka masala is delicious. I'd pick Indian as my treat meal every day.

KristyJoy123

I love tikka masala, but it's all creamy so I generally keep that one for a home made dish (although I haven't found any really great recipes) and order saag or paneer when I'm out. I do minimal rice and minimal naan but always feel cheated if I go without them.

THIS!! Last time I went, I swore I was going to get NO rice and NO naan. I succeeded in skipping the rice, but had two small pieces of naan. I mean, come on, I'm not super woman.

thebigcb

Tikka is pure badness.

Tomato based only Im afraid my lady.

tmacmoto

Chicken Tikka Masala:

Per serving about 260-300 calories.
Sodium 680 --700 mg
Carbs: 26-28g
Protein: 18-19g
Fat: 6-8g

Bear in mind that the chicken itself will be cooked in a clay oven on a skewer, but it's the marinade that makes it take on more fat.
The Masala in of itself isn't bad, but sodiu.
As for rice and bread. I would nix it or eat in light moderation or you can go with the whole wheat roti bread as a compromise.

See if you can get the masala sauce on the side. Most Indian restaurants will/can do that.

Hope this helps.

There is no way a Tikka Massala from a restaurant is going to come in at anything under 400 cals. Tesco light (low fat, low cal) recipie is 400 cals per portion. Restaurants use more ghee (doubly clarified butter) and portions are typically larger.

Maybe this figure is for Chicken Tikka (without the massala sauce)?

Hey, I never said it was going to be 'good' chicken tikka masala! No proper curry house in the UK would ever serve something that bland, but as a general guideline...it's good to work to from.