Indian Freezer Meals
Planning and cooking ahead is one of my favorite things to do. It comes in handy those days when I don’t have time or energy to cook an elaborate meal.
This collection of Indian freezer-friendly recipes includes
There are so many questions when it comes to Indian freezer meals.
Is It OK To Eat Frozen Food?
Whether frozen food is healthy depends on various factors. It is 100% healthier than eating restaurant, takeout food.
Upon freezing, food loses only water-soluble vitamins like vitamins C and B to some extent, not completely. However, fat-soluble vitamins like vitamins A, D, E, and K are more stable. Protein, carbs, sugar, fat, and fiber values are the same as fresh food. So in short, if having a freezer meal then I recommend having a side of kachumber, or fresh salad to compensate for the loss of water-soluble vitamins.
Few more things to keep in mind,
- Never re-freeze the food. Once defrosted and reheated, consume it the same day. Do not store thawed food.
- Never freeze for a longer period. Consume it within 2-3 months.
- Always freeze in portions (depending on your family serving or single serving). I always cook in a large batch, but freeze in my family-size serving containers. So I thaw that container when needed and finish it in that meal. So I don’t have any leftovers.
How Long Can I Store Freezer Meals?
- 3 months is the maximum storage time.
- I recommend consuming within 2 months.
- Never store beyond 3 months otherwise the food starts to deteriorate.
How To Avoid Freezer Burn?
- If storing the freezer-safe ziplock bag, remove the air as much as possible before sealing.
- Let the cooked food come to room temperature before freezing.
- After 3 months of storage, it starts to get freezer burn. So consume it within 2-3 months.
I will keep updating the page as I share new ideas or recipes.
Indian Freezer Meal Preps For Faster Cooking:
Gravy Base:
Rice-Mix Base:
Indian Flatbreads:
Misc.
Ready To Eat Indian Freezer Meals:
Dals/Beans:
Chutney:
Breakfast, Light Meals:
