In the microwave
Remove sleeve, pierce film & cook on full power for 5 minutes. Cut-open film, stir gently, re-cover and cook for another 3 minutes. Rest for 2 minutes and stir gently before serving.
Freezer to plate in minutes
Cook it straight from frozen. No defrosting, and always heat until piping hot.
In the oven
40-45 minutes. Electric: 190°C, Fan: 170°C, Gas: Gas Mark 5. Preheat oven.
Remove sleeve and pierce film. Place on a baking tray in centre of oven and heat for 25 minutes. Cut film open and mix gently. Re-cover and heat further 20 to 25 minutes. Stand for 2 minutes, gently stir, check seasoning and serve.
Remove sleeve and pierce film. Place on a baking tray in centre of oven and heat for 25 minutes. Cut film open and mix gently. Re-cover and heat further 20 to 25 minutes. Stand for 2 minutes, gently stir, check seasoning and serve.
On the hob
From frozen, gently heat in a suitable pan with about 2 tablespoons of water until thoroughly hot. Adjust consistency and seasoning if required.
“Different lentils in this Dal are excellent source of protein, fibre and micronutrients.
Famous Dal Panchratna from Jaipur. 5 varieties of nutritious lentils cooked with tomatoes, spices and a touch of home-made organic ghee.
A touch of our home-made ghee increases the nutrition and taste. Our family goes through several packs of these each month.”
Chef Akila · Keighley, West Yorkshire
60+years of cooking
4.91from 74 reviews of this dish
from 74 reviews
Top food hygiene rating: 5, very good
Our Keighley kitchen, inspected by Bradford Council, Oct 2025
Four promises from Akila’s kitchen
The rules we cook by, in every batch, since 2016.
Slow-cooked. No shortcuts.
Made from scratch in small batches, with freshly ground masalas. No base gravies.
100% British meat.
Supporting traditional butchers and farmers since 2016.
Cold-pressed oils. Homemade ghee.
No industrial seed oils or re-used oils.
Only what I’d serve my family.
No artificial additives, preservatives or colours.
In their words
Rated 4.91 out of 5 from 74 reviews of this dish.
“I even loved the tarka Dahl and I don't like lentils! All absolutely delicious.”
“Auhentic, beautiful Indian food. Like a great takeaway, excellent and good value as well.”
“Wonderful food at a fair price. Everything was delicious with generous portions”
“Can't believe just how good the Combo means are in terms of the generous portion size and excellent value for money”
Good to know
Heating, storage and allergens, answered.
Can I cook it from frozen?
Yes. Every method starts from frozen: about 10 minutes in the microwave, 40 to 45 in the oven, or gently on the hob with a splash of water.
How long do the meals keep?
Every meal has a best before date printed on the pack, and arrives with at least 6 months to go. Once defrosted, keep any leftovers in the fridge and eat them within 1 to 2 days. Please don’t refreeze meals once thawed.
What allergens does it contain?
Allergens are listed in bold under Ingredients & allergens above. Our kitchen is 100% gluten-free but handles sesame, nuts and mustard.
Is it halal?
No, our meals are not halal. We source premium British meat from trusted farmers and butchers, with a focus on quality, animal welfare and provenance. Our lamb and beef come from local Yorkshire farmers.
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