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MTR Ready-To-Eat (Selected Varieties) $2.20 + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $39 Spend) @ Amazon AU / in-Store @ Woolworths

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Days of $1.90 for these are gone. This is as good as gets for time being $2.20
Amazon is price matching woolies on this.

These Ready to eat meals are easy to make, just shove in a microwavable bowl, cover it and run for 2 ish mins. and then enjoy the cheap tasty meal.

Yeah not that super healthy but whatever dude, its cheap as F. and its still healthier than other crap like donuts etc. e.g. like Navrattan korma only 8g carbs in 100g.

Although the $3 range of (Shahi panner, Navratan Korma, Panner Makhni, Kadai pakoda) are better tasting. But if you are on budget may just choose other cheaper option like Rajma Masala, or Daal Makhni, or Panner Butter Masala, or Channa Masala or another one of your choice.

May be woolworths need to start selling other $3 varieties so amazon shoppers can score those for cheaper too.

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  • Pobman on 16/02/2023 - 09:53
    +4

    Enjoyed the Bhindi Masala last time, though it looked absolutely nothing like the picture, it does say its a serving suggestion so obviously with other things… basically it was a sauce.

    • USER DC on 16/02/2023 - 10:02
      +10

      its spicy as F just to warn unknowns

      • Fappo on 16/02/2023 - 18:03
        +3

        If you're a chilli head they are pretty mild.

    • ShipShapeRC on 16/02/2023 - 13:04
      +2

      Mine look like the pic. I heat in a pot, rather than the pouch, and add a bit of water.

      • whyisave on 16/02/2023 - 13:29
        +6

        For those camping, you can heat these in a pot of water,
        ie. put the satchels into the boiling water for 2-3 minutes,
        and then it's ready to eat.

        • starspawn on 16/02/2023 - 15:01
          +1

          This is a great tip

          • whyisave on 16/02/2023 - 22:52
            +1

            @starspawn: …but make sure you cut the satchel at the top,
            and then sit the satchel in the water, as it boils.

            If you cut the top off completely,
            you can then peek into the open-packet
            to see the inner contents simmer slightly,
            and allow the evaporation to escape.

            • ShipShapeRC on 18/02/2023 - 08:31

              @whyisave: I have bought 126 of the meals, boiled about half of them in the pack, never ONCE needed to cut the pack at all. Just boil it sealed according the instructions, works fine.

    • Fappo on 16/02/2023 - 17:58

      You've gotta eat them with something like rice or naan. I imagine they'd be pretty awful just eating them straight up from the pack.

      • ShipShapeRC on 18/02/2023 - 08:32

        All Indian is best served rice or naan.

    • AustriaBargain on 16/02/2023 - 22:40
      -1

      So it's "ready to eat" in the same sense that a jar of Chicken Tonight is ready to eat?

    • xyzed on 17/02/2023 - 10:22

      I was going to give it a try, then saw "Ladies fingers cooked with the perfect blend of spices" - I'm not one that likes to eat the fingers of females.

  • robotfrom1984 on 16/02/2023 - 09:58
    +1

    I've tried the Chana Masala, Paneer Butter and Palak Paneer. Obvs not as good as a restaurant and it'll look nothing like the picture on the box, but still tasty especially for the price and it's so easy and quick to make.

    • USER DC on 16/02/2023 - 10:02
      +1

      Exactly restaurants will be charging at least $12 (more like $15 or more with current inflation) for such serving of these, although fresher.

      Consider how many servings of MTR one can eat for price of 1 restaurant meal.

  • Rusty McMusty on 16/02/2023 - 10:11
    +2

    I find MTR meals better tasting than Haldiram's. Even Mother's Choice is better than Haldiram's. Alu Mattar is my fave if I don't have time to make my own.

  • garage sale on 16/02/2023 - 10:45
    +4

    damn, my favourite is Alu Methi, not on special ….. the Indian IT crowd at work are impressed seeing an Aussie have that with lunch, might try some of the others.
    What I do with instance meals that seem too soupy, is I add some frozen veges from a pack to add some bulk and thicken it up …. still very quick.

  • hippyhippy on 16/02/2023 - 10:46
    +2

    these are all vegetarian?

    • lazyfun on 16/02/2023 - 10:54

      Sure are.

      • garage sale on 16/02/2023 - 14:07

        yep, not even vegan meat in any ……

    • ShipShapeRC on 16/02/2023 - 13:05

      Chana Masala is vegan too if that matters to you.

      • TSH on 16/02/2023 - 16:31
        +1

        Technically its vegan on the way in.
        On the way out its probably carrying your shredded insides as well as fragments of your new a-hole.

    • whyisave on 16/02/2023 - 13:30

      Not only that,…many of these brands are also Vegan.

      • ShipShapeRC on 18/02/2023 - 08:33
        +1

        In this brand Chana Masala is the only vegan option.

  • noriaquach on 16/02/2023 - 10:56
    +6

    I enjoy eating MTR Daal Makhni, but the last 2 instances eating it both had a small stone/pebble in it. I guess they don't do stone/pebble filtering very well before cooking. My complaint to their email was unsurprisingly ignored.

  • Zapwap on 16/02/2023 - 10:57

    These all indian dishes I guess. Love all of their panner dishes, especially tika one.

  • deathjr on 16/02/2023 - 11:07

    Thanks, I've tried the palal paneer and dalmakhani and even though they don't taste as nice as Haldirams, for the price these are pretty good.

  • vikaskamboj on 16/02/2023 - 11:20

    Don't taste good.. Haldiram's frozen ones are much better..

  • ashm on 16/02/2023 - 11:33

    Thanks OP. Ordered few…

  • [Deactivated] on 16/02/2023 - 11:47

    I tried a bunch of these before, and while some were ok, others occasionally had pieces of a really nasty, unchewable, stringy vegetable. I am an idiot so I didnt try looking at the ingredients to determine what it was. Might anyone know what im talking about?

    • noodlefan on 16/02/2023 - 12:33
      +1

      It's better you don't know it😆

  • Irishness on 16/02/2023 - 12:07

    i like their dal's has anyone tried the dosa mix i do love a good masala dosa but never managed to make good batter

  • taki on 16/02/2023 - 12:18
    +3

    From $1.90 to $2.20 is ~16% (NATO-induced) inflation. To beat that it's best to skip every 7th meal (6x2.2=13.2<7x1.9=13.3) - 10c advantage & healthier intermittent fasting ;)

    • ShipShapeRC on 16/02/2023 - 13:12

      I don't know what you are talking about. For most of 2021 these were $2.10 with the occasional jump to about $2.50. Current price is $3 so it's still only 10 cents more than low price in 2021 and 30 cents cheaper than the high price in 2021 and it's now 2023 so it's a deal.

      • taki on 16/02/2023 - 14:46

        Read the description (OZ bargain pricing):

        Days of $1.90 for these are gone. This is as good as gets for time being $2.20
        Amazon is price matching woolies on this…

  • dealsucker on 16/02/2023 - 12:22
    -4

    They are pathetic to be honest.

    • ShipShapeRC on 16/02/2023 - 13:13

      Please do share with us what is better at $2.20

      • dealsucker on 16/02/2023 - 13:22
        -2

        $hit for $2.20 is still $hit. Anything is better.

  • scotty on 16/02/2023 - 12:33

    From someone who has never tried these before — which one would be the least spicy option?

    • USER DC on 16/02/2023 - 12:48
      +1

      Go with $2.20 range Daal Makhni, can also try Rajma Masala (it may be little spicy depending on person But I doubt it) or in $3 range Shahi Panner or Navrattan Korma.

      Panner Butter masala also okay but if you want better taste go with Shahi Panner or Panner Makhni

    • ShipShapeRC on 16/02/2023 - 13:18
      +1

      You can always add a tin of chickpeas or lentils to it and that reduces the overall hotness. Plus an 80 cent can of lentils added to this feeds 2 people for a total of $3 or $1.50 each. Boil up a cup of rice and dinner is sorted!

    • deathjr on 16/02/2023 - 16:55
      +1

      both dal makhani and palak paneer are mild

    • Dealking on 16/02/2023 - 18:20
      +1

      Add a dollop of sour cream to the Rajma or daal Makhani to lessen the spice.

  • Iluvfreebies on 16/02/2023 - 13:00
    +2

    The acid reflux I have after eating this is horrible.

    • ShipShapeRC on 16/02/2023 - 13:15
      +1

      And I get that from fast food places at much more cost. I prefer a pack of this heated on a gas ring when I'm travelling.

    • pizzaguy on 16/02/2023 - 13:26
      +1

      I'm sorry to hear about your condition.

      Surely there is some other cheap and delicious food you can eat without issues.

    • whyisave on 16/02/2023 - 13:32
      +1

      Drink some kefir after these type of meals,
      or have some yoghurt.
      This will aid your digestion and neutralise your reflux.

      PS:
      This is advice from a non-doctor and non-dietitician.

  • bk1973 on 16/02/2023 - 15:14

    These are surprisingly not too bad in terms of nutrition. Sodium is a bit much, but otherwise OK in terms of sugars and saturated fat is low in the channa masala (bit higher in the paneer butter masala). Might give it a go. Good for a quick meal if time is limited or you're too hungry to make anything.

  • laser on 16/02/2023 - 16:18
    +1

    If you are travelling budget and staying in a room without a kitchen, you can heat these by boiling the sachet in an electric kettle.

    • ShipShapeRC on 18/02/2023 - 08:36

      Good MacGyver! Or A-Team. I ain't gettin on no plane!

  • Fappo on 16/02/2023 - 17:22
    +2

    The paneer ones are the best (though probably unhealthiest). The chickpea one is decent too. Following the packet directions and just boiling the pouch is better than microwaving too imo, and adding a bit of chicken thigh makes it a pretty hearty meal (with rice (I used to live on this shit when I was a student)).

  • toni636 on 16/02/2023 - 18:51

    I just have the microwave at work , can I just heat it up in microwave or I would need some utensil as well ?
    And
    Which one is the spiciest?

    • USER DC on 16/02/2023 - 19:14

      Which one is the spiciest?

      Bhindi masala I think (at least in my opinion)

      • toni636 on 17/02/2023 - 17:27

        Ordered 2, thanks

    • reductive on 16/02/2023 - 20:54

      Paneer butter masala is up there in spiciness, too.

      Can boil in-pouch in the jug at work and leave for a minute or two to heat through, but if using the microwave - make sure to decant into a bowl first.
      (also, make sure to ditch the water in the jug after boiling and give it a quick rinse and swirl….I've noticed the pouches impart a strange taste to the water, post-boil)

      • toni636 on 17/02/2023 - 17:28

        Couldn't find jug today , looked everywhere. Lol
        I am finding some cheap disposable microwavable bowls for this.

  • harper on 16/02/2023 - 19:06

    Anyone have a go to naan/rice they'll eat these or other curries with?

    • USER DC on 16/02/2023 - 19:13
      +1

      I normally eat these by themselves without naan or rice, as these are technically healthier than naan or rice (which is like mostly carbs). These don't make me fat, but sure enough naan, rice, or any FRESHLY MADE INDIAN BREAD they do (as they make me want to eat more and more especially Fresh ones).

      If you want rice, its generally cheaper to just get them made at home in a rice cooker.
      Otherwise just buy microwavable ones from either amazon (even MTR sells Jeera rice for $3) or from big supermarkets.

      If you are after naan, cheapest is probably best to buy a frozen one from supermarket.

    • press711 on 16/02/2023 - 21:52

      For a healthier option, try the wholegrain wraps. More similar to the rotis you have at home in India.

    • Fappo on 16/02/2023 - 23:33

      Basmati rice for Indian food.

  • SadKen on 17/02/2023 - 08:34

    For the rookies here, are these frozen meals or pouches?

    • USER DC on 17/02/2023 - 08:37

      amazon doesn't sell anything frozen to my knowledge (not in Australia at least)

  • toni636 on 17/02/2023 - 17:30

    What technology is it ? Is it like a can kind of product. Is it super unhealthy or quite okay to eat it on daily basis . Any recommendations/advice .
    Thanks in advance

    • USER DC on 18/02/2023 - 10:41

      What technology is it ?

      IDK

      Is it like a can kind of product.

      food wrapped in pouches, not in can.

      Is it super unhealthy

      No

      quite okay to eat it on daily basis

      whole point of food is to provide body with essential vitamins, minerals, amino acids, essential fats, (and electrolytes/salt too). As long as your are getting your essentials in body that's okay. Read ingredients and nutritional information (I read on each and every product I buy) each body is different, and often on a different diet.

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