Real Meals Dal Makhani
Freeze Dried Meal
Rating
| Rating: | 8.7 / 10 |
| Value for Money | 1.9 / 2.5 |
| Taste | 2.2 / 2.5 |
| Convenience | 2.2 / 2.5 |
| Weight | 2.4 / 2.5 |
Real Meals Dal Makhani Review
The Real Meals Dal Makhani isn’t the only dal (Dahl) on the market, in fact it’s one of three that we have dried and one of only two single serve options.
First up this is a dal (dhal) and while I make a mean spicy version at home this version from scratch at home the Real Meals version has a bit of sweetness to it without being excessive and in looking at the the ingredient panel it isn’t loaded with sugar. The spice level is very mild and will suit all hikers. Texture wise this meal is a typical dal (Dhal) but Gill thought that it could have been a bit less watery but from my perspective the recommended 250ml addition of boiling water was spot on as was the 10 minute rehydration time.
Sodium wise the sodium level is high at 566mg but you can’t really taste the salt. Calorie wise if you eat this as a single serve you get a 445 calorie meal thats warm and filling
At AUD $19.99 RRP the Real Meals Dal Makhani is towards the higher end of the single serve freeze dried range but given the taste this meal is great value and one that will get added to my meal rotation for my hikes.
We Like
- Oh so tasty!
- Very lightweight meal option
- Good calorie level to satisfy hungry hikers
- A good sized filling meal
- Easy to prepare and warms the stomach on a cold day
- Not spicy, nor hot but you can still tell its a curry which most hikers will appreciate
We Don't Like
- Nothing
Best Uses
- An easy to prepare meal that warms the stomach on those colder days
Buy One
You can purchase the Real Meals Dal Makhani from Snowys
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Investment
AUD $19.99 RRP
Real Meals Dal Makhani as purchased
Real Meals Dal Makhani rear of packet
Real Meals Dal Makhani Nutrition and Ingredient panel
Real Meals packet base folded out
Real Meals Dal Makhani rehydrated and ready to eat
Disclaimer
This review was done with product provided for testing by the Australian distributor of Real Meals
Last updated
15 February 2026