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Indian · 425 g

Indian Chana Masala with Basmati Rice

Chickpeas simmered in a deep tomato masala with warming ground spices, mixed through basmati and finished with coriander.

Rich and tomato-forward with cumin, coriander seed and a slow, rounded warmth. Comforting rather than fiery.

Approved 425 g Protea Gourmet Indian Chana Masala pouch in saffron orange, showing the botanical protea emblem, the printed recipe name and the prepared meal
Chana masala meal in a dark bowl: basmati rice stirred through a spiced tomato and chickpea sauce, finished with fresh coriander

Recipe direction

A proposed ingredient direction for this concept. Quantities and the final declaration are not yet fixed.

  • Chickpeas
  • Tomato masala base
  • Cumin, coriander, turmeric and garam masala style blend
  • Fresh coriander
  • Basmati rice, mixed through

Recipes across the Protea range are lacto-vegetarian and are formulated without meat, fish, egg, onion, garlic or mushroom. This recipe is a candidate for a vegan declaration, subject to final formulation approval. Allergen and dietary claims will only be confirmed on the approved final specification.

Working specification

Figures below reflect the current working specification for this concept.

Unit net weight
425 g
Pack format
Gusseted retort pouch (concept)
Ambient shelf life
24 months*
Storage
Ambient — no chilled or frozen chain required (working specification).
Cuisine
Indian
Base
Basmati rice
Flavour profile
Warm & spiced
Pack colour
Saffron

* Working specification; validation and final release documentation pending.

Pending on final specification

Final ingredient declaration
Final specification in preparation
Allergen declaration
Final specification in preparation
Nutritional values
Final specification in preparation
Preparation guidance
See final pack for approved heating instructions.

Artwork note: the pack and food images shown are original concept visuals created for this design preview. Final artwork, mandatory label information and photography will be approved separately. Range and packaging shown are development concepts. Final ingredients, allergen declarations and specifications will be supplied before commercial ordering.

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