Veg Pulao

Long-grain basmati cooked in a light whole-spice infusion — bay leaf, cardamom, clove, a single piece of mace — layered with carrot, peas and beans and rested off the heat. Grain stays separate; vegetables stay distinct. The neutral anchor of a meal: doesn't compete with the gravy, doesn't disappear under it. Pair with any of the mains, or eat it with cold yoghurt and lime.

12 months from manufacture, room temperature. Vacuum-sealed in a retort pouch — no preservatives, no added gluten. Once opened, finish in one sitting. Each pouch serves 1–2 people.