Heating Instructions

Your DabbaDrop is delivered ice-packed and cold and lasts for 48 hours in the fridge.

Our meals are best enjoyed heated. Our recommended heating method is the oven at 180c until piping hot (usually around 30-40 minutes).

For detailed heating instructions per menu, please see below

Heating Instructions

Punjab

Serves: 2

Oven heating (recommended)

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan) / Gas Mark 4.
  2. Unclip the dabba and remove the lid.
  3. Place the top two tins, still stacked, onto an oven tray, along side the (still stacked) bottom two tins.
  4. Cover both stacks loosely with foil to prevent drying.
  5. Place dishes in the oven and heat for 30-40 minutes, or until piping hot. Stir halfway through for even heating.
  6. Check the temperature before serving—food should be steaming hot throughout.

Microwave Heating (Quick & Convenient)

  1. Transfer portions of all dishes into microwave-safe bowls.
  2. Cover the dishes with a microwave-safe lid or plate to prevent drying out.
  3. Heat on high for 5-7 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  4. Check the temperature and heat for an extra minute if needed—food should be piping hot throughout.

Tip: For best results, stir curries and greens before serving to redistribute heat evenly.

Delhi

Serves: 2

Oven heating (recommended)

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan) / Gas Mark 4.
  2. Unclip the dabba and remove the lid.
  3. Place the top two tins, still stacked, onto an oven tray, along side the (still stacked) bottom two tins.
  4. Cover both stacks loosely with foil to prevent drying.
  5. Place dishes in the oven and heat for 30-40 minutes, or until piping hot. Stir halfway through for even heating.
  6. Check the temperature before serving—food should be steaming hot throughout.

Microwave Heating (Quick & Convenient)

  1. Transfer portions of all dishes into microwave-safe bowls.
  2. Cover the dishes with a microwave-safe lid or plate to prevent drying out.
  3. Heat on high for 5-7 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  4. Check the temperature and heat for an extra minute if needed—food should be piping hot throughout.

Tip: For best results, stir curries and greens before serving to redistribute heat evenly.

Pakistan

Serves: 2

Oven heating (recommended)

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan) / Gas Mark 4.
  2. Unclip the dabba and remove the lid.
  3. Place the top two tins, still stacked, onto an oven tray, along side the (still stacked) bottom two tins.
  4. Cover both stacks loosely with foil to prevent drying.
  5. Place dishes in the oven and heat for 30-40 minutes, or until piping hot. Stir halfway through for even heating.
  6. Check the temperature before serving—food should be steaming hot throughout.

Microwave Heating (Quick & Convenient)

  1. Transfer portions of all dishes into microwave-safe bowls.
  2. Cover the dishes with a microwave-safe lid or plate to prevent drying out.
  3. Heat on high for 5-7 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  4. Check the temperature and heat for an extra minute if needed—food should be piping hot throughout.

Tip: For best results, stir curries and greens before serving to redistribute heat evenly.

Jamaica

Serves: 2

Oven heating (recommended)

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan) / Gas Mark 4.
  2. Unclip the dabba and remove the lid.
  3. Place the top two tins, still stacked, onto an oven tray, along side the (still stacked) bottom two tins.
  4. Cover both stacks loosely with foil to prevent drying.
  5. Place dishes in the oven and heat for 30-40 minutes, or until piping hot. Stir halfway through for even heating.
  6. Check the temperature before serving—food should be steaming hot throughout.

Microwave Heating (Quick & Convenient)

  1. Transfer portions of all dishes into microwave-safe bowls.
  2. Cover the dishes with a microwave-safe lid or plate to prevent drying out.
  3. Heat on high for 5-7 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  4. Check the temperature and heat for an extra minute if needed—food should be piping hot throughout.

Tip: For best results, stir curries and greens before serving to redistribute heat evenly.

Kuala Lumpur

Serves: 2

Oven heating (recommended)

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan) / Gas Mark 4.
  2. Unclip the dabba and remove the lid.
  3. Place the top two tins, still stacked, onto an oven tray, along side the (still stacked) bottom two tins.
  4. Cover both stacks loosely with foil to prevent drying.
  5. Place dishes in the oven and heat for 30-40 minutes, or until piping hot. Stir halfway through for even heating.
  6. Check the temperature before serving—food should be steaming hot throughout.

Microwave Heating (Quick & Convenient)

  1. Transfer portions of all dishes into microwave-safe bowls.
  2. Cover the dishes with a microwave-safe lid or plate to prevent drying out.
  3. Heat on high for 5-7 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  4. Check the temperature and heat for an extra minute if needed—food should be piping hot throughout.

Tip: For best results, stir curries and greens before serving to redistribute heat evenly.

Goa

Serves: 2

Oven heating (recommended)

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan) / Gas Mark 4.
  2. Unclip the dabba and remove the lid.
  3. Place the top two tins, still stacked, onto an oven tray, along side the (still stacked) bottom two tins.
  4. Cover both stacks loosely with foil to prevent drying.
  5. Place dishes in the oven and heat for 30-40 minutes, or until piping hot. Stir halfway through for even heating.
  6. Check the temperature before serving—food should be steaming hot throughout.

Microwave Heating (Quick & Convenient)

  1. Transfer portions of all dishes into microwave-safe bowls.
  2. Cover the dishes with a microwave-safe lid or plate to prevent drying out.
  3. Heat on high for 5-7 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  4. Check the temperature and heat for an extra minute if needed—food should be piping hot throughout.

Tip: For best results, stir curries and greens before serving to redistribute heat evenly.

Gujarat

Serves: 2

Oven heating (recommended)

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan) / Gas Mark 4.
  2. Unclip the dabba and remove the lid.
  3. Place the top two tins, still stacked, onto an oven tray, along side the (still stacked) bottom two tins.
  4. Cover both stacks loosely with foil to prevent drying.
  5. Place dishes in the oven and heat for 30-40 minutes, or until piping hot. Stir halfway through for even heating.
  6. Check the temperature before serving—food should be steaming hot throughout.

Microwave Heating (Quick & Convenient)

  1. Transfer portions of all dishes into microwave-safe bowls.
  2. Cover the dishes with a microwave-safe lid or plate to prevent drying out.
  3. Heat on high for 5-7 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  4. Check the temperature and heat for an extra minute if needed—food should be piping hot throughout.

Tip: For best results, stir curries and greens before serving to redistribute heat evenly.

Chiang Mai

Serves: 2

Oven heating (recommended)

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan) / Gas Mark 4.
  2. Unclip the dabba and remove the lid.
  3. Place the top two tins, still stacked, onto an oven tray, along side the (still stacked) bottom two tins.
  4. Cover both stacks loosely with foil to prevent drying.
  5. Place dishes in the oven and heat for 30-40 minutes, or until piping hot. Stir halfway through for even heating.
  6. Check the temperature before serving—food should be steaming hot throughout.

Microwave Heating (Quick & Convenient)

  1. Transfer portions of all dishes into microwave-safe bowls.
  2. Cover the dishes with a microwave-safe lid or plate to prevent drying out.
  3. Heat on high for 5-7 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  4. Check the temperature and heat for an extra minute if needed—food should be piping hot throughout.

Tip: For best results, stir curries and greens before serving to redistribute heat evenly.

Hyderabad

Serves: 2

Oven heating (recommended)

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan) / Gas Mark 4.
  2. Unclip the dabba and remove the lid.
  3. Place the top two tins, still stacked, onto an oven tray, along side the (still stacked) bottom two tins.
  4. Cover both stacks loosely with foil to prevent drying.
  5. Place dishes in the oven and heat for 30-40 minutes, or until piping hot. Stir halfway through for even heating.
  6. Check the temperature before serving—food should be steaming hot throughout.

Microwave Heating (Quick & Convenient)

  1. Transfer portions of all dishes into microwave-safe bowls.
  2. Cover the dishes with a microwave-safe lid or plate to prevent drying out.
  3. Heat on high for 5-7 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  4. Check the temperature and heat for an extra minute if needed—food should be piping hot throughout.

Tip: For best results, stir curries and greens before serving to redistribute heat evenly.

Kolkata

Serves: 2

Oven heating (recommended)

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan) / Gas Mark 4.
  2. Unclip the dabba and remove the lid.
  3. Place the top two tins, still stacked, onto an oven tray, along side the (still stacked) bottom two tins.
  4. Cover both stacks loosely with foil to prevent drying.
  5. Place dishes in the oven and heat for 30-40 minutes, or until piping hot. Stir halfway through for even heating.
  6. Check the temperature before serving—food should be steaming hot throughout.

Microwave Heating (Quick & Convenient)

  1. Transfer portions of all dishes into microwave-safe bowls.
  2. Cover the dishes with a microwave-safe lid or plate to prevent drying out.
  3. Heat on high for 5-7 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  4. Check the temperature and heat for an extra minute if needed—food should be piping hot throughout.

Tip: For best results, stir curries and greens before serving to redistribute heat evenly.

Naan

To ensure your roti don't crisp up, we recommend just 2 minutes in the 180c oven. It can be enjoyed as it is, but its even better when warmed through.

Samosas, Spring Rolls and Katsu

We recommend at least 10 minutes in the 180c oven to ensure they are crisp and piping hot.

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