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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.
| Product | Before cooking |
|---|---|
| Chicken Shami Kebab | Do not fully defrost |
| Chapli Kebab | Cook from frozen |
| Chicken Malai Boti | Thaw fully, ideally overnight |
| Chicken Tikka | Thaw fully |
| Peri-Peri Chicken | Thaw fully |
| Chicken Steak | Thaw about 30 minutes |
| Whole Wheat Paratha | Rest 5 to 10 minutes |
| Whole Wheat Roti | Rest 5 to 10 minutes |
Step by step
Chicken Shami Kebab
- Take the kebabs straight from the freezer.
- Beat an egg in a bowl.
- Coat each frozen kebab lightly in the beaten egg.
- Place directly on a lightly greased tawa.
- 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
- Take the kebabs straight from the freezer.
- Lightly spray or brush the tawa with oil.
- Place the frozen kebab directly on the tawa.
- Cook on medium-low, turning carefully, until cooked through.
No need to fully defrost before cooking.
Chicken Malai Boti
- Take the quantity you need out of the freezer.
- Thaw completely in the refrigerator, preferably overnight.
- Cook on a tawa, grill or suitable pan until thoroughly cooked.
Chicken Tikka
- Take the quantity you need out of the freezer.
- Thaw completely before cooking.
- Cook on a tawa, grill or suitable pan until completely cooked.
- Turn occasionally so it cooks evenly.
Peri-Peri Chicken
- Take the quantity you need out of the freezer.
- Thaw completely before cooking.
- Cook on a tawa, grill or suitable pan until cooked through and nicely browned.
Chicken Steak
- Take the steak out of the freezer.
- Let it thaw for roughly 30 minutes.
- 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
- Take the paratha out of the freezer.
- Let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Place directly on a preheated tawa.
- Cook both sides until done and lightly golden.
Do not thaw completely before cooking.
Whole Wheat Roti
- Take the roti out of the freezer.
- Let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Place directly on a preheated tawa.
- 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.
