Living alone or super busy: do you use frozen/ready-to-eat Indian meals or batch-cook & freeze?
For people cooking for one or juggling a hectic week — do you rely on packaged/frozen Indian meals (ready-to-eat curries, frozen parathas) or do you batch-cook and freeze your own food? Which actually saves time and money for you, what tastes acceptable, and any small reheating or portioning hacks you swear by?
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Short, evidence‑informed tips: batch‑cooking usually gives the lowest cost per serving, while good frozen/ready meals save time—read labels for high sodium, trans fats or preservatives. For safety and quality: cool cooked food within ~2 hours, freeze in meal‑size portions in shallow airtight containers, label with date. Most home‑cooked curries/dals keep best quality 1–3 months. Reheat until piping hot (about 75°C) and don’t refreeze after full thaw. Blanch vegetables before freezing to preserve texture; reheat parathas on a hot tawa with a sprinkle of water or covered in the microwave to keep them soft.