Instant Pot with Kay's Curries Dorm Essentials Pack meal kits: Pav Bhaji, Pappu Dal, Vegetable Biryani and Masala Kichadi

Dorm Essentials Pack

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Instant Pot with Kay's Curries Dorm Essentials Pack meal kits: Pav Bhaji, Pappu Dal, Vegetable Biryani and Masala Kichadi
  • Instant Pot with Kay's Curries Dorm Essentials Pack meal kits: Pav Bhaji, Pappu Dal, Vegetable Biryani and Masala Kichadi
  • Four stand-up pouches of Kay's Curries Indian Meal Kits arranged in a 2x2 grid on a white background. The packages are yellow for Pappu Dal, pink for Pav Bhaji, green for Vegetable Biryani, and orange for Masala Kichadi.
  • Green package of Kay's Vegetable Biryani meal kit pouch on a white background
  • Kay's Curries Pappu Dal red lentil dal kit, front packaging, allergen-free Indian meal kit made in USA
  • A package of Kay's Masala Kichadi, featuring an orange and brown stand-up pouch with a photo of the prepared food on the front, set against a plain white background.
  • Kay's Pav Bhaji meal kit pouch
  • A green product information panel with a Nutrition Facts label on the left and allergen-free claims, natural ingredients list, and a woman-owned badge on the right.
  • An orange and white graphic for Masala Kichadi nutrition panel and ingredients., featuring a Nutrition Facts label, allergen-free icons, ingredients list, and branding text.
  • An informational product graphic on a warm yellow-orange background showing a Nutrition Facts label and text stating 'ALLERGEN-FREE,' with icons for nut-free, seed oil free, gluten free, dairy free, egg free, soy free, plus ingredients and a 'Made in USA' badge.
  • Red nutrition facts label with white text, showing allergen information, nutrition panel, and ingredient list for Kay's Curries Pav Bhaji Kit
  • Kay's Pappu Dal cooking instructions for stovetop and Instant Pot
  • Kay's Vegetable Biryani cooking instructions for stovetop and Instant Pot
  • Cooking instructions for Kays Curries Pav Bhaji kit showing a bowl of thick orange-brown mashed food topped with green herbs. Text reads 'Warm, Comforting Food Ready in Minutes' with cooking instructions for stove top and instant pot methods.
Dorm Essentials Pack

Dorm Essentials Pack

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$41.96
$41.96

Four allergen-free meal kits: Vegetable Biryani, Masala Kichadi, Pappu Dal, and Pav Bhaji. 10 servings. Add water and cook in one pot, in an Instant Pot or on any stovetop.

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24-month shelf life

Woman Owned (WBENC)

Made in the USA

What's Included

4 meal kits. 10 servings. All vegan.

  • 1 Vegetable Biryani kit, serves 2
  • 1 Masala Kichadi kit, serves 2
  • 1 Pappu Dal kit, serves 4
  • 1 Pav Bhaji kit, serves 2, eaten with bread rolls

Each kit cooks in one pot, in an Instant Pot or on any stovetop.

Instant Pot not included.
Ingredients

Every kit in this pack is free from peanuts, tree nuts, milk, eggs, wheat, soy, fish, shellfish, and sesame.

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, Pav Bhaji Spice Blend (full list)
Why You'll Love It

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, 10 servings, every one free from peanuts, tree nuts, milk, eggs, wheat, soy, fish, shellfish, and sesame. Every ingredient is listed right here on this page and printed on every bag. Nothing hidden, nothing to decode.

Each one cooks in one pot, in an Instant Pot or on any stovetop. No shared dining hall equipment. 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 college students with food allergies
  • Your student makes it themselves in one pot
  • Safe backup for every meal the dining hall cannot guarantee
  • Shelf stable for the full semester
  • Makes a great care package from home
More Information
  • Free from peanuts, tree nuts, milk, eggs, wheat, soy, fish, shellfish, and sesame
  • Seed oil free
  • Gluten free
  • All four meals are fully vegan
  • Cooks in one pot, in an Instant Pot or on any stovetop
  • 10 servings across 4 meals
  • Shelf stable, stores in a dorm room drawer or pantry
  • Small batch, made in the USA

Kay's Story

Kay's Curries was born out of a need I had, inspired by the dry American soup mixes. Our meal kits are all natural with no preservatives. Just add water and cook. They cater to most dietary restrictions: vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, nut-free, and sesame-free. They are also great for camping and traveling.

Learn more about Kay

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers for shoppers with dietary needs or questions about this product.

Can my student use an Instant Pot in their dorm?
Appliance policies vary by school. Some dorms allow Instant Pots in the room, others allow them in community kitchens only. Check your school's housing policy before move in. All four meals also cook on any stovetop, in one pot with 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. Some allow Instant Pots in dorm rooms, many allow them in community kitchens only. Mini fridges and microwaves are the most commonly approved appliances. The Dorm Essentials Pack works with an Instant Pot or any stovetop. One pot and water is all you need.

How long does each meal take to cook?
On the stovetop, Vegetable Biryani, Masala Kichadi, and Pav Bhaji take about 15 minutes. Pappu Dal takes about 30 minutes. In an Instant Pot at high pressure: Masala Kichadi 4 minutes, Vegetable Biryani 5 minutes, Pappu Dal 7 minutes, and Pav Bhaji 8 minutes, plus a few minutes to come to pressure and release. Step by step: Vegetable Biryani and Pav Bhaji instructions.

How spicy are these meals?
On a scale of 1 to 5: Masala Kichadi and Pappu Dal are 1, not spicy. Pav Bhaji is 2, low to medium. Vegetable Biryani is 3, medium.

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, 10 servings, with readable ingredients and none of the nine major allergens. No dining hall required.

What can you cook in a college dorm room?
Anything that works in one pot. Most dorms have a community kitchen, and these kits cook on a stovetop or in an Instant Pot. The Dorm Essentials Pack includes four meals, 10 servings total: Vegetable Biryani, Masala Kichadi, Pappu Dal, and Pav Bhaji. Just add water.

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