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Kitchens of India Dal Makhani, Itc Ready to Eat Indian Food, Just Heat and Eat, Microwavable
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Held by the top 12% of everything we score. Awarded on this product's published 8.9/10 — every scoring lane clear, no significant concern, and nothing on the label that its own ingredient list contradicts.
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Reviewed 9 times · Methodology v3.1 (updated 8 Oct 2026) — what changed
This product is a rich, creamy dal preparation with a good protein base from black gram and rajmah. The primary nutritional concern is the high saturated fat content from cream and white butter, which are present in significant amounts. While it offers a convenient meal option, individuals monitoring their saturated fat intake should consume it in moderation. The use of refined sunflower oil also contributes to the overall fat content. The product is transparent about its ingredients, with specific percentages provided for key components.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Black Gram
- Tomato Paste
- Rajmah
- Garlic
- Ginger
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High in saturated fat from dairy; a convenient, protein-rich dal.
This dal product is a source of protein from black gram and rajmah, but it is high in saturated fat due to significant amounts of cream and white butter. While generally safe for consumption, those managing their saturated fat intake should be mindful of portion sizes. It is a transparently formulated product with no undisclosed ingredients.
Declared allergens: Milk
Relevant if you have this allergy or intolerance.
Based on the declared ingredient list. This is a risk only to people with the allergy, not a general-population safety issue, so it does not lower the safety score.
Concern breakdown
Score out of 10 · higher = fewer concernsHow this product performs on each concern we check for food. This is a breakdown of the same evidence behind the score above — not a separate verdict.
Saturated fat 5.2 g · trans fat 0.2 g per 100 g/ml
1 concern could not be assessed from this label. That means we don't know — not that there's nothing to find.
Infants under 1
AvoidContains added salt; high sodium intake is not recommended for infants.
What's good
Good source of plant-based protein from black gram and rajmah
Transparent ingredient list with declared percentages for key components
Contains natural spices and herbs for flavor
Watch out for
High saturated fat content from cream and white butter
Sodium content from iodised salt should be consumed in moderation
Claim check
Front-of-pack marketing claims checked against this product's actual ingredients and nutrition. "Can't verify" means the label does not provide enough information to check the claim — it is not the same as the claim being false.
The claim describes preparation instructions, which cannot be verified from the ingredient list or nutrition facts.
The ingredient list does not contain any preservatives.
Read straight from the back-of-pack photo — quantities, sections and any disguised terms, so the small print can’t hide behind the marketing.
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Water
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Black Gram 10.2%Black Gram (10.2%)
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Cream 9.2%Cream (9.2%)
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White Butter 3.9%White Butter (3.9%)
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Tomato paste 2.7%Tomato paste (2.7%)
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Refined Sunflower Oil
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Rajmah 2.1%Rajmah (2.1%)
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Chana Dal 1% trace amountChana Dal (1.0%)
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Garlic
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Iodised salt
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Spices and Condiments 0.4% trace amountSpices and Condiments (0.4%)
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Ginger
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Dehydrated Fenugreek Leaves
Trace amounts: some named ingredients appear in token quantities or low in the list. At these concentrations a meaningful benefit is unlikely, and their front-of-pack prominence may not reflect their level in the formulation.
In label order — normally largest quantity first. Select a row for the full write-up and sources.
These are major food allergens named on the ingredient list. They are a risk only to people allergic to them — not a general-population safety issue — so they do not lower the safety score. Anyone with the allergy should avoid this product, and check the pack’s own allergen statement.
✓ Decode Label Assessment: Favorable ⚠ Decode Label Assessment: Concern Decode Label Assessment: Neutral
Who should take caution
About this ingredient
No detailed safety data in our database yet for this ingredient.
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| Energy | 158 kcal |
| Protein | 4.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 10.9 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.5 g |
| Total Fat | 10.8 g |
| Saturated Fat | 5.2 g |
| Trans Fat | 0.17 g |
Colour shows the per-100g level (green = low, amber = moderate, red = high), from the product's label.
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What are the ingredients in Kitchens of India Dal Makhani, Itc Ready to Eat Indian Food, Just Heat and Eat, Microwavable?
The label of Kitchens of India Dal Makhani, Itc Ready to Eat Indian Food, Just Heat and Eat, Microwavable lists 13 ingredients, in label order: Water, Black Gram, Cream, White Butter, Tomato Paste, Refined Sunflower Oil, Rajmah, Chana Dal, Garlic, Iodised Salt, Spices and Condiments, Ginger, Dehydrated Fenugreek Leaves. None of them is flagged by the analysis.
Is Kitchens of India Dal Makhani, Itc Ready to Eat Indian Food, Just Heat and Eat, Microwavable safe to eat?
Kitchens of India Dal Makhani, Itc Ready to Eat Indian Food, Just Heat and Eat, Microwavable scores 8.9/10 on Decode Label (Favorable). This dal product is a source of protein from black gram and rajmah, but it is high in saturated fat due to significant amounts of cream and white butter. While generally safe for consumption, those managing their saturated fat intake should be mindful of portion sizes. It is a transparently formulated product with no undisclosed ingredients.
Why does Kitchens of India Dal Makhani, Itc Ready to Eat Indian Food, Just Heat and Eat, Microwavable score 8.9/10?
What the analysis notes: High saturated fat content from cream and white butter. Sodium content from iodised salt should be consumed in moderation.
Who should avoid Kitchens of India Dal Makhani, Itc Ready to Eat Indian Food, Just Heat and Eat, Microwavable?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Individuals monitoring saturated fat intake; Dairy allergy; Milk allergy / lactose intolerance.
Is Kitchens of India Dal Makhani, Itc Ready to Eat Indian Food, Just Heat and Eat, Microwavable suitable for babies or young children?
Infants under 1: Avoid.
Does Kitchens of India Dal Makhani, Itc Ready to Eat Indian Food, Just Heat and Eat, Microwavable contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains milk (Cream and White Butter). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does Kitchens of India Dal Makhani, Itc Ready to Eat Indian Food, Just Heat and Eat, Microwavable contain milk?
Yes — the ingredient list names Cream and White Butter. People with milk allergy / lactose intolerance should treat it as containing milk, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
How much sugar is in Kitchens of India Dal Makhani, Itc Ready to Eat Indian Food, Just Heat and Eat, Microwavable?
0.5 g of total sugar per 100 g. The label does not declare added sugar separately, so we cannot say how much of it is added.
Are the claims on the Kitchens of India Dal Makhani, Itc Ready to Eat Indian Food, Just Heat and Eat, Microwavable pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 2 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "JUST HEAT AND EAT" — can't be verified from the label.
Is Kitchens of India Dal Makhani, Itc Ready to Eat Indian Food, Just Heat and Eat, Microwavable vegetarian?
Kitchens of India Dal Makhani, Itc Ready to Eat Indian Food, Just Heat and Eat, Microwavable is marked vegetarian.
Answers are generated from this product's own Decode Label analysis — the score, the ingredient list and the label claims shown above. Always check the pack itself for allergen and dietary information.
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