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Dal Masala Khichadi served as a meal
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Dal Masala Khichadi

4.568 reviewsRated 4.5 out of 5 127 bought this week
₹125 ₹63 per serving MRP ₹150 Inclusive of all taxes · 250g per pack
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No fridge needed
12 month life
Better than plain khichdi.
Kalpana B., Vadodara · Verified buyerAll 68 reviews
About this dish

Dal Masala Khichadi: rice and toor dal cooked together with onion, tomato, garlic and green chillies into a savoury masala khichdi. More spiced than plain khichdi, and a meal in itself.

Serve it with kadhi, curd or papad.

100% vegetarian · no preservatives · no added colours.

250g pouch · serves 2 · heat and eat in 5 minutes · 12 month shelf life, no fridge needed.

Read more: Kadhi Khichdi: Gujarat's Comfort Supper, and Gujarati vs Kathiyawadi Kadhi

Ingredients

Toor dal 38%, Rice 29%, Vegetables (green chillies, garlic, onion, tomato) 12%, Groundnut oil 4.2%, Asafoetida, Curry leaves, Iodised salt, Red chilli powder, Turmeric powder, Coriander powder, Water.

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Nutrition and allergens

Per serve: 290 kcal · 8g protein · 11g fat · 38g carbs.

Allergens: Contains peanuts and milk (milk-based products such as ghee, paneer). May contain sesame. Made in a facility that processes wheat and milk.

From the kitchen table

Rated by 68 happy plates.

4.568 ratings
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Masala punchPerfect dal-rice ratioComfort foodLight on oilEasy dinner
Kalpana B.✓ VERIFIEDVadodara · Regular customer

“Better than plain khichdi.”

The masala makes all the difference. It is like vaghareli khichdi but with more punch. Perfect sick-day comfort food with kadhi on the side.

Ankit R.✓ VERIFIEDAhmedabad · Student

“Easy hostel dinner sorted.”

Heat, squeeze some lemon, done. Tastes like what my mum packs. The dal-to-rice ratio is just right — not too mushy, not too dry.

How to heat

Two ways.
Either is foolproof.

Heat and eat, the way mum would, in minutes. Pick your way.

5 minTotal time
30 secHands-on
A potYou need
  1. 1

    Boil the water

    3 min

    Half-fill a pot and bring it to a proper rolling boil.

    a rolling boil, don’t rush it
  2. 2

    Drop the pouch in

    4 min

    The sealed pouch goes straight into the boiling water.

    no tearing, no mess
  3. 3

    Snip, pour, serve

    30 sec

    Lift it out with tongs, snip the notch and pour onto a plate.

    and it plates itself
Pro tipNo washing up. The pouch is your saucepan.

Also works on a tava with ghee, an induction plate, even an open-fire chulha.

Serve hot with phulka, jeera rice or a wedge of lemon.

Inside the pouch

11 ingredients.
That’s it.

Toor dal 38%, Rice 29%, Vegetables (green chillies, garlic, onion, tomato) 12%, Groundnut oil 4.2%, Asafoetida, Curry leaves, Iodised salt, Red chilli powder, Turmeric powder, Coriander powder, Water.

Never in the pouch

Nutrition

Per serve · pouch serves 2
Calories290
Protein8g
Fat11g
Carbohydrates38g
AllergensContains peanuts and milk (milk-based products such as ghee, paneer). May contain sesame. Made in a facility that processes wheat and milk.
Where it comes from

The recipe is from 1967.
The pouch is not.

Retort sealing is what lets a cooked dish keep without a single preservative. That part is new. What goes inside it is the food this kitchen has made since 1967.

Est. 196759 yearsMorbi, Gujarat
How we compare

When you can’t cook, Thakar can.

Not a replacement for home cooking. The next best thing when life gets busy.

Compared on
Thakar ✦
Restaurant
Home cooked
Feels homemade
Very close
Hit or miss
Best of all
Dinner ready in
5 minutes
30–60 min
45+ min
Effort needed
Barely any
None
Full effort
Built for every day
Easy daily
Occasional
When you can
Travel friendly
Anywhere
Hard to carry
Not really
Real meal for
₹63
₹350+
₹60–80

Per serve, based on a single pouch at ₹125 serving 2.

Questions, answered

What people ask.

Does Dal Masala Khichadi have onion or garlic?

Yes, Dal Masala Khichadi is cooked with onion and garlic, so it is not Jain. For dishes without them, see no onion, no garlic and our Jain dishes.

What do you eat Dal Masala Khichadi with?

Serve it with kadhi, curd or papad.

How do I heat Dal Masala Khichadi?

Drop the sealed pouch into boiling water for 5 minutes, then snip it open and serve. Or empty it into a covered bowl and microwave for 2 minutes, stirring once halfway. It keeps at room temperature, so there is nothing to thaw.

How long does Dal Masala Khichadi keep?

12 months from the manufacture date printed on the pouch, unopened, at room temperature, with no preservatives: it is sealed in a foil pouch and sterilised at 121°C. Once opened, eat it straight away, or refrigerate it and finish within 24 hours.

How many people does one pouch of Dal Masala Khichadi serve?

One 250g pouch serves about 2. It also comes in packs of 2 and 3.

Does it really not need refrigeration?

Correct. Our retort pouch is sealed with the air pressed out, then sterilised at 121°C — the same technology the Indian army and ISRO use. Store at room temperature for 12 months. Refrigerate only after opening.

Is the taste identical to fresh?

We won't say identical — fresh is always fresh. But the retort process locks in flavour and texture at the peak of cooking, so most customers can't tell the difference once it's heated through. For the closest result, heat it in a pan rather than the microwave.

Can I take it on a flight?

Yes — fully sealed retort pouches are allowed in checked baggage internationally. Many of our NRI customers do exactly this.

Do you ship outside India?

Yes, to most countries, on quote. Choose your country with the flag at the top of the page, fill your basket and tap Request a shipping quote: we reply with the total and a payment page on thakarkitchen.com.

Is it safe to pay in advance?

Yes. Payments are handled entirely by our payment gateway — we never see or store your card or UPI details. If your order can't be fulfilled for any reason, the full amount is refunded automatically. Orders above ₹799 ship free. All orders are paid online: we do not offer Cash on Delivery.

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