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Most items go straight from the freezer to a hot tawa. Chicken tikka, malai boti and peri-peri chicken need thawing first.

ProductBefore cooking
Chicken Shami KebabDo not fully defrost
Chapli KebabCook from frozen
Chicken Malai BotiThaw fully, ideally overnight
Chicken TikkaThaw fully
Peri-Peri ChickenThaw fully
Chicken SteakThaw about 30 minutes
Whole Wheat ParathaRest 5 to 10 minutes
Whole Wheat RotiRest 5 to 10 minutes

Step by step

Chicken Shami Kebab
  1. Take the kebabs straight from the freezer.
  2. Beat an egg in a bowl.
  3. Coat each frozen kebab lightly in the beaten egg.
  4. Place directly on a lightly greased tawa.
  5. Cook on medium-low, turning carefully, until heated through and golden on both sides.

There is no need to thaw shami kebab before cooking.

Chapli Kebab
  1. Take the kebabs straight from the freezer.
  2. Lightly spray or brush the tawa with oil.
  3. Place the frozen kebab directly on the tawa.
  4. Cook on medium-low, turning carefully, until cooked through.

No need to fully defrost before cooking.

Chicken Malai Boti
  1. Take the quantity you need out of the freezer.
  2. Thaw completely in the refrigerator, preferably overnight.
  3. Cook on a tawa, grill or suitable pan until thoroughly cooked.
Chicken Tikka
  1. Take the quantity you need out of the freezer.
  2. Thaw completely before cooking.
  3. Cook on a tawa, grill or suitable pan until completely cooked.
  4. Turn occasionally so it cooks evenly.
Peri-Peri Chicken
  1. Take the quantity you need out of the freezer.
  2. Thaw completely before cooking.
  3. Cook on a tawa, grill or suitable pan until cooked through and nicely browned.
Chicken Steak
  1. Take the steak out of the freezer.
  2. Let it thaw for roughly 30 minutes.
  3. Cook on a preheated tawa, grill or pan until completely cooked.

Short on time? Cook straight from frozen, allow extra time, and make sure it is thoroughly cooked before serving.

Whole Wheat Paratha
  1. Take the paratha out of the freezer.
  2. Let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes.
  3. Place directly on a preheated tawa.
  4. Cook both sides until done and lightly golden.

Do not thaw completely before cooking.

Whole Wheat Roti
  1. Take the roti out of the freezer.
  2. Let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes.
  3. Place directly on a preheated tawa.
  4. Heat both sides until soft and warmed through.

Storage, shelf life and allergens

  • Store at −18°C or below and return unused portions promptly.
  • Do not refreeze anything that has fully thawed.
  • Shelf life is up to 4 months from packing when stored correctly. The date on the pack takes precedence.
  • Some products contain or are prepared using wheat and gluten, eggs, milk and dairy, and soy. Check the label if you have an allergy.