Commercial retort packaged Indian cuisine. 56k beware

[MR.EMAN]

A few months ago, the missus and I had our first experience with, and have now gotten hooked on Indian cuisine. While cruising the ethnic aisle I spotted these beauties. We haven't tried them yet, so a review will be made available once ready to open. I share this here as I am noticing an increase in retort products on the shelf. Noticed the package is very similar to an IMP pouch. Just missing the Freddychef logo

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[Dekard]

more here...

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[MR.EMAN]

Thanks. I thought that thread was about the MRE's for the Gitmo prisoners.

Be nice if they got a lamb Vindaloo entree

[Treesuit]

Mr. Eman,

Hey thoose look real good, by chance where did you pick them up? Also what was the cost on them?

[MR.EMAN]

Mr. Eman,

Hey thoose look real good, by chance where did you pick them up? Also what was the cost on them?

Got 'em at Yokes, here in town. They're about 3.99 each

[Treesuit]

Wow, no kidding!

I'll have to try look for them and see what there like.

[MR.EMAN]

Wow, no kidding!

I'll have to try look for them and see what there like.

If you want some, but cannot get in your area, I can pick a couple up for you.

[MCIera]

As for chains that carry Indian "ready-meal" retort items, try places like Whole Foods, Trader Joes, and Cost Plus World Market. They're generally around $2-3 per package. Some Safeway stores (at least down here) also carry them. Generally, I have found that you can get a larger selection at much lower prices by searching out stores that cater to the demographic of the Indian immigrant community. In the Indian groceries, I've found ready-meal items priced from $1-2, often with an entire row dedicated to these items. Also, for those so inclined, you can often find Indian ready-meal items on Amazon in packages of 6.

A couple of years ago I found 6 packs of the Kohinoor brand pictured in this thread at a Grocery Outlet store that was selling 6 item variety pack (probably packaged for a Sam's or BJ's) for $5. Costco also carried Tasty Bite around the same period, though no longer.

Seems that the ready-meal market in India is a booming business with the increased workforce that is finding less time to cook these time-consuming dishes.

Mr. Eman,

Hey thoose look real good, by chance where did you pick them up? Also what was the cost on them?

[Treesuit]

MCI era.

Ahhh..Trader Joe's, okay I've got one of those plus a Safeway nearby. I'll keep a look out for those if I stop by. Thanks