The Taste Company Dal Khichdi Review - Mishry (2023)
the taste company dal khichdi review

The Taste Company Dal Khichdi Has Fresh, Homestyle Flavors! (2024)

With no hidden ingredients and clean labels, The Taste Company Dal Khichdi is a quick way to indulge in a delicious bowl of khichdi.

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Mishry Rating

Taste
4 / 5
4
Texture
4 / 5
4
Convenience
4 / 5
4
4
SUPERB!

Summary

A moderately spiced khichdi with fresh flavors, clean list of ingredients and a homestyle touch. Brownie points for the sturdy and eco-friendly box packaging.

Simple, soothing, and comforting. What are we talking about? Khichdi, ofcourse! Seasoned with everyday spices, this classic dish has a special place in every Indian’s heart.

Our team of researchers discovered a relatively new brand offering ready to eat meals – The Taste Company (TTC). From breakfast options to rice bowls, the brand offers many RTE meals with zero preservatives and comes in an eco-friendly packaging. The brand aims to offer the convenience of indulging in clean, fresh, and tasty Indian food, which is ready in just 5 minutes. 

The Taste Company Dal Khichdi review below details our honest and unbiased opinion of the product. 

Product highlights of The Taste Company Dal Khichdi : 

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The Taste Company Dal Khichdi Product Details 
Price  Rs. 119
Net Quantity  65 gm 
Shelf Life  6 months 
Buy Now  On Amazon
Mishry Rating  4

Our Review Factors

What do we expect from this RTE khichdi? A delicious bowl of khichdi prepared in minutes with homestyle flavors and a clean ingredient list. 

The Taste Company Dal Khichdi was reviewed on the following parameters :

1. Taste

A traditional khichdi is a mix of dal, rice, fats and is seasoned using basic spices. When it comes to RTE meals, the primary aim is to examine whether the flavors are homestyle and well-balanced. Does this RTE khichdi taste fresh? What about the spice levels? Can we actually taste the ghee?

2. Texture

Under this parameter, we gauged the texture and consistency of the khichdi. The brand mentions that it contains onion and tomatoes – do they lend any textural variation to the khichdi?

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3. Convenience

In this segment, we examine the preparation process of the khichdi. Is the RTE meal easy to prepare? Is the level of water mentioned apt or does it require any adjustments? 

4. Other Parameters 

The price, packaging and shelf life were the other non-tasting parameters judged during the review process. 

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The Taste Company Dal Khichdi – Detailed Review

Product Highlights 

The Taste Company Dal Khichdi comes in a sturdy round-shaped box pack. Inside the box, the khichdi premix comes in a sealed pouch. The box does not hold any spoon or napkin.  

Main Ingredients 

The main ingredients include Dried rice (13.08%), Edible oil, Ghee, Salt, Toor dhal (7.85%), and Vegetables (9.06% – Onion, tomato, ginger, garlic, green chili, and coriander leaves). 

In addition, the seasoning ingredients are – Coriander powder, Cumin powder, Chili powder, tamarind paste, Asafoetida, Mustard seeds, Cumin seeds, Turmeric powder, and Dry red chili. 

Considering that this is an RTE meal, the absence of preservatives, added flavors, and other additives is a plus point here. We appreciate the clean ingredient list.

Cooking Method 

As mentioned on the pack, the cooking process is as follows :

  • Open the lid.
  • Tear the pouch.
  • Drop the food contents into the box.
  • Add hot water till mentioned mark.
  • Stir the food contents in the box.
  • Close the lid and wait for 5 minutes.
  • Open the lid.
  • Stir the food contents in the box. 

There is a water line on the inside of the box, which adds one step more to the convenience. We followed the exact same instructions for preparing the khichdi. Before tasting, we stirred the contents well. 

the taste company dal khichdi outer pack
The outer pack looks like this!
the inner contents of the taste company dal khichdi
It has a travel-friendly packaging.

Appearance 

Appearance-wise, the khichdi is yellow. It has a medium-thick consistency. There are visible specs of jeera and rai. We were not able to spot any veggies. 

Taste 

This khichdi has a moderate spice level, which leaves room to add an extra ghee, zeera and mirchi tadka if required. The turmeric and salt level is adequate. It is very fresh in taste and has a characteristic homestyle touch to it. 

Though the ingredients highlight the inclusion of onion, tomato, ginger, garlic, green chili, and coriander leaves. In reality, we could not taste or feel any of the veggies separately. Only 1-2 leaves of coriander were visible in the entire khichdi.

Although the spice levels aren’t unbearable, for those who cannot tolerate excess heat, you can have this khichdi with some curd.

Texture 

The dal and rice have combined well. We could see no lumps in the khichdi. The veggies, in particular, do not lend a distinguishing texture to the khichdi – but this is not a deal breaker. The consistency is homestyle as well. 

first look of the khichdi before adding water
The dal khichdi before adding water.
the final look of the taste company dal khichdi
This dal khichdi has a delicious homestyle touch.
Taste - 4/5
Texture - 4/5
Convenience - 4/5
  • Very fresh, homestyle flavors. 
  • High on convenience. 
  • Balanced salt level. 
  • The dal and rice combine well. 
  • Clean ingredient list.
  • Preservative-free.

Craving for a bowl of khichdi but too lazy to prepare? We recommend giving The Taste Company Dal Khichdi a try for its homestyle taste and texture.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some interesting FAQs on The Taste Company Dal Khichdi.

With no preservatives and added flavors involved, this RTE meal is a good combination of carbohydrates, protein and fats. It is a nutritious and healthy meal. That said, this is still a packaged meal and we would advise monitored consumption. 

Ideally, this RTE dal khichdi is meant for one time consumption. The shelf life of this RTE meal is 6 months. 

Yes, this ready-to-eat dal khichdi is a vegetarian product. 

No. There are no preservatives used in the RTE dal khichdi by The Taste Company.

The spice level of this dal khichdi is moderate. For those who have a low chilli tolerance, can always pair it with some curd.

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Our Verdict

Easy to prepare, flavorful, and with no hidden nasties, this RTE dal khichdi scored brilliantly on our taste test. Everything from the appearance to taste and texture is on point.
Team Mishry recommends it!

Have you tried any RTE meals before?

Our reviews are unbiased and all samples used during the reviews were paid for by us. Read our entire ethics statement here.

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