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Hi all,

I'm lucky to have many international markets close to my home, and I regularly scour them for backpacking ingredients. Awhile back I discovered freeze-dried Indian meals. And they're $3!

You know how good a warm, well-spiced meal feels in the backcountry: When I tasted this Dal Makhani, I nearly died of happiness. So I'm sharing my find with you; I just don't want any of you to suffer through any more rehydrated beans and weak-ass mac and cheese that you hoped would be easier to choke down.

I repacked the contents in freezer Ziplocs and added some freeze-dried spinach and broccoli. My husband also added freeze-dried chicken. Add boiling water, let sit, and assume all the other hikers within a five-mile radius are quaking with jealousy.

Other brands like Deep make similar meals—also worth trying—but I have a soft spot for Haldiram's Dal Makhani.

Cheers,
Mom

Those look awesomely tasty.
What are the markets you are finding these at? Ever looked for them on line?
Edited to answer my own question:
https://www.ishopindian.com/Haldriams-I ... til-Curry/

I can't tell if this is an incredibly stealthy ad, or a good recommendation. Either way, looks like a good alternative to the ramen & mashed potatoes I usually eat.

c9h13no3 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 20, 2023 11:31 am stealthy ad, or a good recommendation

She did an intro, so I figured the latter.

I don't work for them! I just enjoy the meals. Also this $4 coconut curry soup.

Cheers!