Cultural food is an inspirational experience for food lovers who don’t just dig great food, but have a thing for exploring unique flavors and their cultural tracks. And, when you talk about cultural food, it is not possible to leave out the novel flavor profiles that originate from the Indian region.
Over the years, the diverse and robust flavors of Indian cuisine have become increasingly popular in the U.S. Multiple factors contribute to Indian food’s soaring appreciation. The curious and adventurous American foodies, who like to connect with unique cultures through new culinary experiences, have played a big role.
Our article today gives the busiest of cultural foodies suggestions for quick and easy frozen Indian meals. The luxury of living in the 21st century is you can enjoy authentic flavors of these traditional delicacies with minimal effort… you’ve just got to know where to look!
Ideas for flavorful frozen Indian meals
Our list below gives you 5 great options for a traditional curry meal, complete with recommendations for the perfect side.
#1 – Butter chicken
A dish that is so popular Indian curry houses are fighting in court to win a claim over its ‘invention’.
An all-time favorite, butter chicken with its tomato-based, mildly spicy, and super-rich gravy is a must-try for any cultural foodie on the planet. It goes perfectly with bread and rice – you can turn a bowl of fluffy boiled rice all savory, tangy, sweet, and creamy with its goodness, or scoop up the yummy sauce with naan bread.
| Kaiser Butter Chicken comes fully cooked and ready to enjoy – all you need to do is heat it well in the microwave and serve it with your favorite side. Choosing naan bread over rice has a perk to it – you can grab Kaiser’s tandoori naan, and all you’d have to do is heat it. |
#2 – Mutton kebab curry
Kebab curry is an epic example of how complementing culinary traditions blend to create a harmonious fusion of cultures.
The beauty of this dish is not just hidden in the many cultural influences that shaped it, but its versatility – you can make it with many types of kebabs and any type of meat. The seasoned tender and juicy kebabs coated with a creamy tomato-based gravy sauce are a mouthwatering treat.
| Kaiser Mutton Kabab Curry is a delicious option for a frozen Indian meal – fully cooked, ready to heat and eat. Scoop it up with a flaky paratha if you’re in the mood for pure indulgence. Or go with rumali roti – a butter-free traditional flatbread that complements the saucy curry. Whichever you prefer, Kaiser’s line of flatbreads has it ready to eat. |
#3 – Chicken tikka masala
It was born in the British Isles, they say… yet it is a dish that is thoroughly Indian!
Like the butter chicken, this dish also has chunks of chicken soaked in a tomato-based gravy. Don’t be deceived. The primary ingredients of these dishes may be the same, but there is a world of difference in their flavor profiles. The sauce for chicken tikka masala is more spicy, and tangy compared to the milder and more creamy butter chicken gravy. Also, their chicken marinades and spice blends are unique.
| Kaiser Chicken Tikka Masala cuts the hassle down to the minimum but delivers the most authentic flavors to your plate. Serve with Kaiser’s ready-to-eat naan bread – it’s baked in a clay oven and adds a distinct charred kick to your tikka masala mouthfuls. |
#4 – Chicken karahi
A dish from the meat-loving mountain people of the North West that traveled to Northern India, and beyond…
Karahi gosht is a meat-based dish cooked in a wok-like utensil called “karahi” – hence its name. A versatile dish, it is equally flavorful whether you use beef, mutton, or chicken. However, the chicken version is exceedingly popular outside the dish’s birthplace. It’s cooking technique and the blend of its spices distinguishes the karahi from other chicken curries. The meat is stir-fried on high heat which gives it a unique flavor and texture, and the blend of spices is simpler.
| Kaiser’s Chicken Karahi is a heat-and-eat delicacy that delivers the authentic taste in minutes. Like butter chicken, this frozen Indian meal is traditionally served with boiled rice or Indian flatbreads like naan and roti. |
#5 – Chicken haleem
Inspired by the ancient Arab dish, Harees, the Hyderabadi Haleem, is a testimony to the goodness of slow cooking…
Haleem has an intricate and lengthy prep, and a slow cooking process, so you must have a lot of patience, not just skill, to get it right. The hearty stew of lentils and chicken cooks on low heat, until all the ingredients have released their goodness making it the favorite it is. The dish is versatile in that you can prepare it with any type of meat, albeit the chicken version is a South Asian favorite.
| Kaiser’s Chicken Haleem is a god-send frozen Indian meal for food lovers – the fruits of patience get to your plate in no time. Pair with naan bread from Kaiser – it is fully cooked and ready to heat and eat, like the Haleem. For the full experience, garnish with some freshly fried onion, and finely sliced fresh lemon. |
Concluding words…
Frozen Indian meals can be a go-to for cultural foodies as much as for people who crave the taste of home, and seek convenient but authentic options to explore. For those who know what to expect from the dish, it matters that the product they bring home delivers the authentic flavors they are familiar with – the reason Kaiser’s frozen Indian meals stand out in the market.
