Samosas to Sabudana Vada: Top Frozen Ready-to-Eat Items for Indian Restaurants
By ODOD Sourcing Team · published 2025-09-05 · updated 2026-09-11 · reviewed for accuracy before publication
ODOD LLC supplies a frozen ready-to-eat snack range for Indian restaurants, caterers and cloud kitchens in the USA and Canada. The line covers Irani onion samosa, corn samosa, classic veg samosa, veg keema samosa, masala vada, sabudana vada and hara bhara kabab. All items are pre-cooked or par-fried, nitrogen flushed, and go straight from the pack to the fryer, air fryer or oven with no cutting, mixing or shaping.
- Seven frozen items: Irani onion samosa, corn samosa, aloo samosa, veg keema samosa, masala vada, sabudana vada and hara bhara kabab.
- Products are pre-cooked or par-fried and nitrogen flushed, with a deep-freeze shelf life of up to 6 months.
- Prep is fry, air fry or bake; no cutting, mixing or shaping is needed in the kitchen.
- Packaging ranges from 500 g and 1 kg retail packs to 2.5 kg and 5 kg foodservice packs and bulk trays of 50 to 100 pieces.
- Custom labels are available for white-label clients.
- Buyers include Indian restaurants, chai cafes, food trucks, tiffin services, caterers, temple kitchens and ethnic grocery chains.
Running a successful Indian restaurant or catering business in the US or Canada means one thing: efficiency without compromising authenticity.
From high-volume kitchen operations to takeout orders and buffet setups, your chefs and line cooks need items that are consistent in taste and quality, fast and easy to prepare, and able to scale with demand. This is exactly why ODOD's frozen ready-to-eat range is trusted by Indian restaurants across North America.
Here are the most popular frozen snack items that are redefining speed and flavour in restaurant kitchens.
1. Irani onion samosa (mini triangular delight)
- Crispy, flaky, and filled with spiced onions
- Bite-sized and perfect for tea-time combos or appetisers
- Extremely fast-moving on both dine-in and delivery menus
- Supplied in bulk packs of 100 to 200 pieces per box
- Deep fry or air fry, ready in minutes
Many restaurants use them as combo-meal starters or offer them as complimentary bites with chai.
2. Corn samosa (mildly spiced sweet corn filling)
- Great for vegetarian menus and fusion Indian cafés
- Loved by kids and adults alike
- Available in 30 g or 50 g sizes
- No artificial flavours or preservatives
- Fry and serve with chutney
3. Classic veg samosa (aloo samosa)
- The evergreen must-have snack
- Potato and pea filling with a North Indian spice mix
- Pre-shaped, pre-filled, ready to fry
- Serve plain or as samosa chaat
- Also available in cocktail sizes for events and catering
ODOD's samosas stay crispy longer and do not absorb excess oil when fried properly, which makes them kitchen favourites.
4. Veg keema samosa (soy protein filling)
- Textured vegetable protein with finely chopped vegetables
- Tastes and feels like traditional keema
- Suited to restaurants serving vegan or Jain menus
- Often served with mint chutney or on combo platters
5. Masala vada
- Traditional South Indian crunchy lentil fritter
- Made with chana dal, curry leaves and green chillies
- Perfect for tiffin centres, South Indian thalis and combo meals
- Fry and serve; retains flavour and texture
- Packs of 20, 50, or bulk catering trays
6. Sabudana vada (a Maharashtrian favourite)
- Fasting-friendly, gluten-free and fully vegetarian
- Made with tapioca pearls, mashed potato, peanuts and spices
- Ideal for temple kitchens, special menus and modern cafés
- Holds its shape after frying and does not break apart
Restaurants use it on Navratri menus and upvas thalis.
7. Hara bhara kabab
- Spinach, pea and potato kabab
- Green, crisp and attractive on the plate
- Perfect for North Indian starters and fusion platters
- Pairs well with mayonnaise or a spicy mint dip
- Loved by health-conscious diners
Prep method: ready to fry, air fry or bake
All ODOD frozen snacks are pre-cooked or par-fried, packed in food-safe trays or bulk poly bags, nitrogen flushed for freshness, consistent in cooking time and oil absorption, and shelf-stable up to 6 months in deep freeze. Your kitchen staff do not cut, mix or shape anything: open the pack, drop into the fryer, serve.
Packaging options
| Format | For |
|---|---|
| 500 g / 1 kg retail packs | Stores and cash-and-carry |
| 2.5 kg / 5 kg packs | Restaurants and caterers |
| Bulk trays of 50 to 100 pieces | High-volume kitchens |
| Custom labels | White-label clients |
Who buys these?
Indian restaurants (North and South Indian), chai cafés and food trucks, tiffin service kitchens, caterers for weddings and large events, temple and community kitchens, and ethnic grocery chains for the retail packs.
Repeat orders tell the story
Restaurants reorder these products every two weeks because they save time, reduce prep waste, need minimal staff training and delight customers with authentic taste. If you are opening a new restaurant or starting a cloud kitchen, ODOD's frozen line is the fastest way to build a menu.
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Ready to stock what your customers already want?
Call or WhatsApp +1 (541) 325-4789, email hello@odod.us, or send an enquiry with the products and quantities you need. Distribution across the USA and Canada.
Frequently asked questions
- Which frozen Indian snacks does ODOD supply to restaurants?
- ODOD LLC supplies seven core frozen ready-to-eat snacks: Irani onion samosa, corn samosa in 30 g or 50 g sizes, classic veg or aloo samosa including cocktail sizes, veg keema samosa with a soy protein filling, masala vada, sabudana vada and hara bhara kabab. All are pre-shaped and pre-filled so kitchen staff only fry, air fry or bake them before serving.
- How are ODOD frozen snacks prepared in a commercial kitchen?
- Every item is pre-cooked or par-fried, so preparation is limited to opening the pack and cooking. Items can be deep fried, air fried or baked and are ready in minutes. Cooking time and oil absorption are consistent across batches, which reduces staff training and prep waste. No cutting, mixing or shaping is required at any stage.
- What packaging sizes are available for foodservice and retail?
- The range is packed in 500 g and 1 kg retail packs for stores and cash-and-carry, 2.5 kg and 5 kg packs for restaurants and caterers, and bulk trays of 50 to 100 pieces for high-volume kitchens. Samosas are also supplied in boxes of 100 to 200 pieces. Custom labels are available for white-label clients. Products are nitrogen flushed and packed in food-safe trays or bulk poly bags.
- Is sabudana vada suitable for fasting or gluten-free menus?
- Yes. ODOD sabudana vada is made with tapioca pearls, mashed potato, peanuts and spices, and is fasting-friendly, gluten-free and fully vegetarian. It holds its shape after frying and does not break apart, which suits temple kitchens, upvas thalis, Navratri menus and modern cafes. The masala vada and veg keema samosa also support vegetarian, vegan and Jain menu planning.
- How do I get pricing or samples for the frozen range?
- Prices depend on grade, quantity and destination, so ODOD LLC issues a quotation for each enquiry, with certificates for US FDA registration, ISO, Halal, HACCP and GMP provided alongside it. To request a quotation, samples or the full catalogue, send an enquiry through the website, call or WhatsApp +1 (541) 325-4789, or email hello@odod.us. Distribution covers the USA and Canada.
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