Questions Before You Cook?
What is PranaMix?
PranaMix is a ready-to-cook pantry meal kit. Each kit includes whole beans, lentils, or legumes plus a pre-measured Indian spice blend.
Is PranaMix ready to eat?
No. PranaMix is ready to cook. You cook it at home.
What comes in each kit?
Each kit includes whole legumes and a spice packet.
What do I add?
You add water, oil or butter, and optional fresh ingredients like onion, tomato, garlic, ginger, lemon, or cilantro.
What is ghee?
Ghee is clarified butter. You can use oil or regular butter instead.
Do I need to know Indian cooking?
No. The kits are built for people who want Indian flavor without needing to know Indian recipes.
Do I need an Instant Pot?
No. PranaMix is Instant Pot friendly, but kits can also be cooked with a pressure cooker or stovetop method.
How spicy is it?
Each kit has a 1 to 5 spice rating. Most kits are gentle to medium warmth.
Is PranaMix vegetarian?
Yes. The kits are vegetarian.
Is PranaMix vegan?
The dry kits are vegan-friendly. Final preparation depends on what you add at home.
Is PranaMix gluten-free?
The kits are made with naturally gluten-free core ingredients: legumes and spices. Product pages include SKU-specific ingredient information.
Does PranaMix contain preservatives?
No. PranaMix kits are made without preservatives.
Is this high protein?
Yes. Current PranaMix kits provide about 62-78g protein per 312g dry pack, depending on the legume base.
How many servings does one kit make?
Each current kit is labeled as making 3 bowls.
What is the net weight?
Each current kit is labeled 11 oz / 312 g.
How much does each meal cost?
Individual kits are $14.99 and make 3 full bowls, about $5 per meal. The Flavor Tour Pack brings the per-meal cost down to about $4.44.
How should I store PranaMix?
Store kits in a cool, dry place. Keep sealed until ready to cook.
What should I start with?
Take the Flavor Tour Pack if you are new to PranaMix.
What does PranaMix replace in my pantry?
PranaMix can replace plain canned beans, frozen bowls, simmer sauce dinners, and bland meal prep bases.
What should I serve it with?
Serve it with rice, quinoa, greens, wraps, tortillas, roasted vegetables, yogurt, sweet potatoes, or salad.
Why do some ingredients sound unfamiliar?
Our spice blends use traditional Indian spices, listed by their common ingredient names. Ingredients like asafoetida and ajwain are commonly used in Indian cooking to add depth, aroma, and balance.