For those of you that don’t know about Gits, research told me
that the Gits food company has successfully been around for the last 50 years. That’s
a long time in the industry so they know what they’re
talking about. They started off with pre-packaged mixes like dosai mix, idli mix
and gulab jamun mix that quickly became a staple packet across not just Indian
kitchens but also for travellers and college students that wanted to take a
little flavour of home with them. Today the Gits mixes, dairy products and
ready meals are available not only in India but across popular supermarkets in
US, UK and Australia to name a few.
With a name like Gits how could I say no? It’s a common pet
name for a long name like Gitanjali so, when FBAI (Food Bloggers Association of
India) contacted me I sent in my details. I love getting packages. It’s so
exciting to get one in the mail and make your way through the layers of
wrapping to reveal what’s inside. A few
weeks later I was thrilled to receive my very own Gits heat and eat meals
review box. A navy blue box with a light shine that contained 2 boxes of ready
meals; Veg Biryani and Dal Makhani.
Both meal boxes had attractive packaging that definitely made
you want to eat the contents. Once opened, it was as easy as tipping out the contents of
each silver foil packet into bowls and into the microwave for 2 minutes. Yep
dinner all ready in just 2 minutes. So if you've had a long day and need a quick
fix, go Gits!
The Biryani didn't quite turn out like the image on the
cover but definitely tasted the part. Flavourful loose long grains of aromatic
Basmati rice mixed into lightly curried vegetables with a distinct hint of saffron.
The Dal Makhani was equally tasty. A restaurant-worthy black
dal (rightly so as it does contain 5% of cream and 3% of butter), with a smoky full-bodied
flavour. Although it says mild on the pack it’s packed with strong spices and you
can feel the heat of the garam masala.
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Both dishes were fairly spicy so for the light-spiced folks
like me, make sure you include a creamy yoghurt raita to calm those taste buds
and cool your insides. I would also recommend a salad to add that extra bit of
nutritious roughage to your diet and finish it off with an ice cold, home made
limbu paani. Burrrp! ;)
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