Best Indian Ready Made Meals in 2023
Last Updated 19 November 2023
Looking for the tastiest and best Indian ready made meals in Australia? You need to know that not all the curry options in the supermarket fridge and created equal. In this guide I will take you through the rich and aromatic realm of Indian ready meals that are available in Australia in 2023.
How to find authentic Indian ready meals
It's hard to beat home cooked Indian food but a pre-packaged ready meal might be a close second if you need a quick fix without spending big for a takeaway.
In India around 80% of people limit their meat consumption but it's estimated that only around 20% of the population are completely vegetarian. That's still much higher than the approximate 12% of vegetarians in Australia, but it does mean that many authentic Indian meals are vegetarian.
When looking for Indian ready meals you should consider checking the ingredients for interesting spice mixes. If you only see one or two different spices listed then you might be looking at a ready meal that is more overloaded with less healthy ingredients.
Other popular ingredients to look out for on the packaging are whole foods and pulses like chickpeas (chana) and red lentils (masoor dal), as well as Indian dairy products like ghee and paneer. If you have a ready meal with rice then make sure the rice is basmati.
