Dorm Essentials Pack

4 meals. 12 servings. All vegan. Just add water.

• 1 Vegetable Biryani kit, serves 2, cooks in 4 minutes
• 1 Masala Kichadi kit, serves 2, cooks in 4 minutes
• 1 Pappu Dal kit, serves 4, cooks in 8 minutes
• 1 Pav Bhaji kit, serves 4, cooks in 8 minutes

All cook times are Instant Pot. No stove, no oven, no kitchen needed.

Instant Pot not included.

Every kit in this pack is free from nuts, dairy, wheat, soy, sesame, and all nine major allergens.

Vegetable Biryani: Basmati Rice, Dried Whole Peas, Salt, Dried Mint, Dried Onion, Garlic, Dried Green Beans, Dried Carrots, Ginger, Turmeric, Black Cumin, Cinnamon, Dried Cilantro, Star Anise, Cardamom, Bay Leaf, Cloves

Masala Kichadi: Moong Dal, Rice, Urad Dal, Dried Carrots, Dried Peas, Salt, Dried Tomatoes, Dried Green Beans, Cumin, Garlic, Turmeric, Cloves, Dried Ginger, Cinnamon, Cardamom

Pappu Dal: Masoor Dal (Red Lentils), Dried Tomatoes, Dried Peas, Dried Green Beans, Tamarind Powder, Turmeric, Salt, Spices (Coriander, Cumin, Toor Dal)

Pav Bhaji: Dried Potatoes, Dried Bell Peppers, Dried Carrots, Dried Tomatoes, Dried Peas, Dried Cauliflower, Salt, Ginger, Turmeric, Chili Powder, Garlic, Spice Blend (Coriander, Cumin, Fennel, Black Pepper, White Pepper, Dried Mango, Cinnamon, Bay Leaf, Cloves, Star Anise, Black Cardamom, Cardamom, Carom Seeds, Stone Flower, Mace, Kachari (Wild Melon))

• Free from nuts, dairy, wheat, soy, sesame, and all nine major allergens
• Seed oil free
• Gluten free
• All four meals are fully vegan
• Cooks in an Instant Pot in 4 to 8 minutes with just water
• No stove, no oven, no shared kitchen equipment
• 12 servings across 4 meals
• Shelf stable, stores in a dorm room drawer

Small batch, made in the USA

This pack exists because dining halls cannot guarantee safe food for students with allergies. Shared equipment, rotating menus, changing staff. Your student should not have to wonder what is in their food.

Four meals, 12 servings, every one free from nuts, dairy, gluten, soy, sesame, and the rest of the top nine. Every ingredient is listed right here on this page and printed on every bag. Nothing hidden, nothing to decode.

They cook in an Instant Pot with just water. No kitchen access needed, no shared surfaces, no cross contamination risk. Your student controls every ingredient from the bag to the bowl.

Stock a drawer before move in. Pull one out when the dining hall is not safe, when it is late, or when ramen stops being enough.

• Built for dorm rooms, not kitchens
• Your student makes it themselves in under 10 minutes
• Safe backup for every meal the dining hall cannot guarantee
• Shelf stable for the full semester
• Makes a great care package from home

Can you use an Instant Pot in a college dorm?
Most colleges allow Instant Pots because they are sealed pressure cookers with no open flame or exposed heating element. Check your school's housing policy before move in. Many list Instant Pots under approved appliances. All four meals in the Dorm Essentials Pack cook in an Instant Pot with just water.

What is the best Instant Pot for a college student?
The Instant Pot Duo Mini (3 quart) is the most popular for dorm rooms. Small enough for a desk, big enough for 2 to 4 servings. Any Instant Pot model works with the Dorm Essentials Pack.

What cooking items are allowed in dorm rooms?
This varies by school, but most dorms allow Instant Pots, electric kettles, and mini fridges. Open flame appliances like hot plates and toasters with exposed elements are usually banned. The Dorm Essentials Pack only needs an Instant Pot and water. No stove, no oven, no kitchen.

How long does each meal take to cook?
Vegetable Biryani and Masala Kichadi cook in 4 minutes. Pappu Dal and Pav Bhaji cook in 8 minutes. All in an Instant Pot with just water.

Is the dining hall safe for students with food allergies?
It depends on the school, but most college dining halls cannot guarantee zero cross contamination. Shared equipment, rotating menus, and changing staff all create risk. Having allergen free meals in the dorm room means your student always has a safe option they control completely.

How do I handle food allergies at college?
Talk to the dining hall about allergen protocols, but have a backup plan. Stock your student's dorm room with meals they can make themselves. The Dorm Essentials Pack gives them four meals, 12 servings, with readable ingredients and zero major allergens. No dining hall required.

What can you cook in a college dorm room?
Anything that works in one pot and does not require a kitchen. The Dorm Essentials Pack includes four meals, 12 servings total: Vegetable Biryani, Masala Kichadi, Pappu Dal, and Pav Bhaji. Each one is ready in under 10 minutes in an Instant Pot.

What is the most common food college students eat?
Instant ramen, takeout, and dining hall food. The Dorm Essentials Pack is the alternative. Four meals, 12 servings, with ingredients you can read on the label. Free from nuts, dairy, wheat, soy, sesame, and all nine major allergens. Same one pot simplicity as ramen, ready in under 10 minutes.