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Fluffy — never mushy.
Jeera Rice: long-grain rice tempered with cumin seeds (jeera), light and fragrant.
The classic side for Dal Tadka, Raseela Rajma and Paneer Butter Masala.
100% vegetarian · no onion, no garlic · no preservatives · no added colours.
200g pouch · serves 2 · heat and eat in 5 minutes · 12 month shelf life, no fridge needed.
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Basmati rice, Cumin, Groundnut oil, Salt, Water.
See what’s insidePer 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.
Every grain stays separate, something I could never manage with basmati at home. Ready in minutes and my kids actually clean their plates. It's become the default base for whatever dal or sabzi I make.
The jeera comes through beautifully without being overpowering. I keep a few pouches for late nights after work — heat it, done, restaurant-quality rice with zero cleanup. Genuinely a lifesaver on busy weeks.
So far from home and craving a proper Indian meal — this hit the spot. The cumin aroma filled the whole kitchen the moment I opened the pouch. Only knocking off a star because I wish the pack were bigger; I finished it far too quickly.
Heat and eat, the way mum would, in minutes. Pick your way.
Half-fill a pot and bring it to a proper rolling boil.
a rolling boil, don’t rush itThe sealed pouch goes straight into the boiling water.
no tearing, no messLift it out with tongs, snip the notch and pour onto a plate.
and it plates itselfOpen the pouch along the little V-cut on the side.
just follow the notchTip it into a microwave-safe bowl, loosely covered with a plate.
loosely covered is the trickHigh power. Stir once at halfway, then garnish and serve.
stir once, halfwayAlso 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.
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Basmati rice, Cumin, Groundnut oil, Salt, Water.
Never in the pouchTap each to cross it out
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.
Not a replacement for home cooking. The next best thing when life gets busy.
Per serve, based on a single pouch at ₹125 serving 2.
Jeera Rice has no onion and no garlic. It is not sold as a Jain dish, so check the ingredients above against your family’s practice, or choose from our Jain dishes.
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.
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.
One 200g pouch serves about 2. It also comes in packs of 2 and 3.
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.
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.
Yes — fully sealed retort pouches are allowed in checked baggage internationally. Many of our NRI customers do exactly this.
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.
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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