Tasty Bite Organic Original Madras Lentils is a 10 oz (285 g) shelf-stable pouch of black lentils and red kidney beans simmered in a creamy, mildly spiced tomato sauce with onion, ginger, cumin, and chili, ready to eat after 60 seconds in the microwave. It is available as a single pouch or in packs of 3 and 6, shipped fast from New Jersey.
Tasty Bite Madras Lentils: Organic Ready-to-Eat Indian Lentil Curry in 60 Seconds
- Black lentils and red kidney beans — slow-simmered in a creamy tomato sauce with organic onion, ginger, cumin, and chili
- USDA Organic and Non-GMO Project Verified — organic lentils, beans, cream, butter, and spices
- Mild heat level — warmly spiced and family friendly rather than hot
- Vegetarian, gluten free, and kosher — contains milk from the cream and butter; no meat
- Heat in the pouch — 60 seconds in the microwave or 4 minutes on the stovetop, no can opener needed
- 10 oz (285 g) pouch — about two servings with 11 g protein and 11 g fiber per pouch; single, 3-pack, or 6-pack
How to Use
Microwave: tear the top of the pouch about 2 inches to vent, stand it upright, and heat on high for 1 minute; ovens vary, so add 15 seconds if needed. Stovetop: pour the contents into a small pan and heat on low for about 4 minutes, stirring. Serve over basmati rice or with naan, or spoon into a bowl with a fried egg on top. Store unopened pouches in a cool, dry pantry. Refrigerate any unused portion in a covered container and use within a few days. Do not use a pouch that is leaking or swollen.
About Tasty Bite
Tasty Bite was founded in India in the 1990s and makes shelf-stable Indian and Asian meals, rice, and sauces at its facility near Pune, using a retort pouch process that keeps food ready to eat without refrigeration or preservatives. Madras Lentils is the company's best-known dish and a long-running favorite in US warehouse clubs. The brand is now part of the Mars family of companies. Browse more pantry meals in our Canned & Packaged Food collection or explore our Grocery & Gourmet Food range. Learn more at tastybite.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Tasty Bite Madras Lentils contain allergens?
Yes. Madras Lentils contains milk, from the organic cream and butter in the sauce. According to the label it is processed in a facility that also handles cashews, coconut, wheat, peanuts, soy, and sesame. The dish is gluten free and vegetarian. Read the printed ingredient panel on the pouch before eating if you have food allergies.
How do I heat Tasty Bite Madras Lentils and store leftovers?
Tear the pouch about 2 inches to vent and microwave on high for 1 minute, or empty it into a pan and warm on low for 4 minutes while stirring. Serve with rice or naan. Unopened pouches keep in the pantry until the best-by date; refrigerate any leftover portion in a covered container and eat it within a few days.
How spicy are Tasty Bite Original Madras Lentils?
Original Madras Lentils is rated mild. The sauce is warmly seasoned with cumin, ginger, onion, and a small amount of chili, then rounded out with cream and butter, so it tastes rich and savory rather than hot. Most children and spice-sensitive adults find it comfortable, and hot sauce can be added for more heat.
Is Tasty Bite Madras Lentils organic, and where is it made?
Yes. The recipe is USDA Organic and Non-GMO Project Verified, with organic lentils, beans, cream, tomato paste, butter, and spices. Tasty Bite prepares its pouches in India, where the company was founded, and packs them in shelf-stable retort pouches. The 10 oz (285 g) pouch is sold as a single, pack of 3, or pack of 6.