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Sukhi's Chicken Tikka Masala Samosa
Frozen Foods
📊 NOVA 4

Sukhi's Chicken Tikka Masala Samosa

Sukhi's
10 oz
Available at Foodtown
270
Calories
9g
Protein
3g
Sugars
310mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
144
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Sukhi's Chicken Tikka Masala Samosa arrives on the frozen-appetizer shelf as a crossover product — part snack, part ready-made ethnic entrée. You'd find it in the supermarket freezer aisle, shelved alongside other frozen Indian entrees, dumplings and finger foods like samosas, spring rolls and paneer bites, often near heat-and-serve snacks for party trays. It fits shopping trips where buyers want quick, bold-flavored options: game-day spreads, movie-night snacks, casual weekend brunches with friends, or an easy weeknight meal when time is short. The Sukhi's brand is positioned as a premium, chef-inspired convenience label that brings South Asian flavors to mainstream American consumers; imagery and copy usually signal “restaurant-style,” deliberately crafted recipes and global authenticity, appealing to adventurous foodies and busy households seeking ethnic variety without a long cook time. Front-of-box label cues tend to emphasize real ingredients (chicken, cilantro chutney), sometimes calling attention to cane sugar or expeller-pressed oils, and the design leans toward artisanal photography rather than child-focused branding — there are typically no cartoon mascots or bright kids’ themes. While the ingredient list reads familiar, it also includes emulsifiers, gums and packaged baking agents; in plain terms this is a multi-component, factory-assembled frozen product. Sensory notes: crisp, flaky pastry exterior gives way to a warm, creamy and spiced tikka masala chicken filling with tomato and fenugreek notes; a bright, herby cilantro chutney on the side cuts the richness. Packaged in a cardboard sleeve with trays inside, these samosas are reheated from frozen in oven or air fryer, often served as shared finger food at casual gatherings.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3
Servings per Container: 3
Calories270
% Daily Value*
Total Fat13g17%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Cholesterol20mg7%
Sodium310mg13%
Total Carbohydrate28g10%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars3g
Protein9g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Chicken, Tikka, Masala, Samosas:, Samosa, Filling:, Chicken,, Tikka, Sauce, [Tomato, Paste,, Water,, Vinegar,, Cane, Sugar,, Ginger,, Cream,, Expeller, Pressed, Canola, Oil,, Garlic,, Caramelized, Onions, (Onions,, Expeller, Pressed, Canola, Oil),, Salt,, Chickpea, Flour,, Spices,, Butter, (Cultured, Cream,, Salt),, Sauce, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of, Tapioca, Starch,, Jalapeno,, Curry, Paste, (Lemongrass,, Spices,, Garlic,, Shallot,, Salt,, Kaffir, Lime, Peel,, Turmeric),, Oleoresin, Paprika,, Cilantro,, Turmeric,, Xanthan, Gum,, Onion, Powder,, Fenugreek, Leaves,, Lemon, Juice, Concentrate,, Garlic, Powder,, Oleoresin, Cardamom],, Potato, Flake,, Salt., Samosa, Crust:, Wheat, Flour,, Enriched, Wheat, Flour, (Wheat, Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamin, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Water,, Expeller, Pressed, Canola, Oil,, Rice, Syrup,, Grape, Juice,, 2%, or, less, of, Salt,, Baking, Powder, (Sodium, Acid, Pyrophosphate,, Sodium, Bicarbonate,, Corn, Starch,, Monocalcium, Phosphate),, Cultured, Wheat, Flour,, Mono, &, Diglycerides,, Citric, Acid., Cilantro, Chutney:, Cilantro, Chutney:, Water,, Cilantro,, Garlic,, Cane, Sugar,, Jalapeno,, Vinegar,, Coconut,, Ginger,, Salt,, Lemon, Juice, Concentrate..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Expeller Pressed Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Mono & Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

The product combines multiple industrially prepared components (sauces, emulsifiers, gums, baking agents, sweeteners and reconstituted flours) and is a heat-and-serve frozen snack, consistent with an ultraprocessed (NOVA 4) classification.

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Common Questions about Sukhi's Chicken Tikka Masala Samosa

The Chicken Tikka Masala Samosa offers a tasty mix of flavors and textures, but calling it 'healthy' really depends on what you're comparing it to. With 270 calories per serving and 9 grams of protein, it's a decent snack or meal option, especially when you’re craving something comforting. Just keep in mind that it’s not a superfood — it's more of a fun treat than a health booster!

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
weekend-brunch

Vibe:

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