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A delivered restaurant meal can run $18–$25 a person, arrives however it arrives, and feeds one. 

EC Meals (South Indian simmer sauces): One fresh-frozen EC Meals meal base costs $4.99–$7.99, feeds 3–4, and you control the spice, the protein, and how fresh it tastes — because you're the one finishing it, in 15–20 minutes, in your own kitchen.

Why food lovers choose EC Meals?

If you've had an Indian simmer sauce before, you already know the idea — ours are fresh-frozen and made in small batches with no preservatives.

  • Your spice level

    Mild to fiery, your call - instructions available on each product page

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  • No Preservatives

    Just spices, oil and slow-cooked vegetables and masala. What's on the label is what's in the box.

  • Family Pricing

    Built for everyday meals, not special occasions alone. Affordable, even with a full week of dinners.

  • Your protein

    Chicken, Beef, Mutton, Vegetables, Paneer, Egg — your choice

  • Portion size

    One box, 3–4 servings. 10oz feeds the table

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If you've had an Indian simmer sauce before, you already know the idea — ours are fresh-frozen and made in small batches with no preservatives.
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Cook in Simple steps. Real home cooking.

Add vegetables, protein, rice or water depending on the base — cook fresh and serve.

Real Food. Bold Spices. Dinner in 20 Minutes.

EC Meals brings the richness of slow-cooked, spice-forward meal bases to your kitchen — no chopping, no grinding, no hours of prep. Made in small batches with no preservatives. We do the prep. You make it yours. Perfect for spice lovers, busy weeknights, and adventurous home cooks.

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Creamy Coconut Curry Base - Kurma (10 oz)

$6.99

Kurma

Creamy Coconut Curry
Ready-to-Cook Meal Base

What is Kurma? A mildly spiced South Indian curry with a rich, creamy coconut-and-cashew gravy. Use this frozen 10 oz base to make vegetable, chicken, or mutton Kurma at home.

✅ Ready in 15–20 minutes
✅ Serves 3–4
✅ No preservatives
✅ Authentic South Indian taste

Kurma is thicker and milder than Salna. Serve it with chapati, dosa, or parotta for an easy, comforting meal.

Servings per box: 4

Preparation Instructions:

1. Thaw the Kurma base (10oz).

2. Add paste with 10oz of water and salt as required in a pressure cooker.

3. Variations:

Vegetable Kurma - add potatoes, carrots, peas and any other choice of vegetables (1lb or ~400g) and cook for 12 mins (2 whistles) on high heat.

Chicken Kurma - add chicken (1lb bone-in / 1.5lb boneless ~400g) cook for 15 mins on high heat 5 whistles.

Mutton Kurma - add mutton (1lb or ~400g) and cook for 25 mins on high heat for 8 whistles.

4. Garnish with coriander and curry leaves (optional step).

5. Serve hot with idli, dosa, chapati, parotta or pulao.

 

🌶️ Spice Level Customization

Level 1–2
🔥 Mild

Make it Milder

Stir in a splash of coconut milk while cooking to soften the heat and add a creamy richness.

Level 3 ★
🔥🔥🔥 Default

Authentic Balance

Follow the pack instructions as-is for a perfectly balanced, authentic South Indian Kurma flavor.

Level 4–5
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Hot

Turn Up the Heat

Add green chilli paste to taste while cooking for an extra kick of heat.

 

No Preservatives; Storage: Keep frozen to maintain freshness.

Ingredients: Onion, Tomato, green chillies, curry leaves, fennel seeds, turmeric, coconut, cashew nut, whole spices Contains: Peanut oil, cashew nut

South Indian Biryani Base - Bhai Biriyani (10 oz)

South Indian Biryani Base - Bhai Biriyani (10 oz)

$7.99

Bhai Biriyani

South Indian Biryani Base
Ready-to-Cook Meal Base

What is Bhai Biriyani? A fragrant, boldly spiced South Indian biryani-style rice dish. This rich masala base helps bring the flavor together at home; add rice and your choice of protein or vegetables.

✅ Ready in less than 1 hour
✅ Serves 3–4
✅ No preservatives
✅ Authentic South Indian taste

A hearty, aromatic meal for family dinners and spice lovers. Follow the instructions below for the pressure-cooker method.

Servings per box: 4

Preparation Instructions - Pressure cooking style

  1. Thaw the Bhai Biryani Base (10oz) and sauté in a pressure cooker for 3 minutes.
  2. Add 1 lb chicken and sauté for 2 minutes.
  3. Add 750ml (10oz) of water and add salt to taste.
  4. Close the lid and cook on high flame for 7 minutes.
  5. Add 350g (10oz / 2 cups) basmati rice (washed, soaked for 20 minutes, and drained).
  6. Bring to a boil for 2-3 minutes.
  7. Lock the pressure cooker lid and cook until 1 whistle.
  8. After the whistle, reduce to low heat for 7 minutes, then turn off the stove.
  9. Let it rest for 10 minutes, then fluff and serve with raitha.

 

🌶️ Spice Level Customization

Level 1–2
🔥 Mild

Make it Milder

Add a splash of coconut milk while cooking to soften the spice and add a gentle creaminess.

Level 3 ★
🔥🔥🔥 Default

Authentic Balance

Follow the pack instructions as-is for a rich, aromatic, and authentically spiced Bhai Biriyani.

Level 4–5
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Hot

Turn Up the Heat

Reduce the rice/water quantity slightly, or add chilli powder and sauté before adding water until the raw smell disappears.

 

No Preservatives; Storage: Keep frozen to maintain freshness.

Ingredients: Onion, Tomato, Cinnamon, Cloves, Cardamom, Mint leaves, Coriander leaves, Yogurt, Salt, Ginger, Garlic, Red Chilli powder, Green Chillies Contains: Peanut oil
Tangy Tamarind Curry Base - Kolambu (10 oz)

Tangy Tamarind Curry Base - Kolambu (10 oz)

$6.99

Kolambu

Tangy Tamarind Curry
Ready-to-Cook Meal Base

What is Kolambu? A tangy South Indian tamarind curry. Add vegetables or your choice of fish, shrimp, or eggs to make a comforting meal at home with this frozen 10 oz base.

✅ Ready in 15–20 minutes
✅ Serves 3–4
✅ No preservatives
✅ Authentic South Indian taste

Kolambu’s bold tamarind tang is especially good served hot with rice.

Servings per box: 4

Preparation Instructions:

1. Thaw the Kolambu base (10oz).

2. Add paste to boiling water (10oz) for 5 mins and add salt as required.

3. Variations:

Fish Kolambu - Add fish (1lb or ~400g) and cook for 10 mins on medium heat until fish is cooked.

Shrimp Kolambu - Add Shrimp (1lb or ~400g) and cook for 7 mins on medium heat until shrimp is cooked.

Veg Kolambu - Add overnight soaked beans with choice of vegetables (1lb or ~400g) and cook for 15 mins in medium heat until beans and vegetables are cooked.

Egg Kolambu - Add poached or raw egg (4 or 5 eggs) and cook for 8-10 mins until egg is cooked to desired consistency.

4. Garnish with coriander and curry leaves (optional step).

5. Serve hot with rice.

 

🌶️ Spice Level Customization

Level 1–2
🔥 Mild

Make it Milder

Add a splash of coconut milk while cooking to balance the tamarind tang and soften the heat.

Level 3 ★
🔥🔥🔥 Default

Authentic Balance

Follow the pack instructions as-is for a bold, tangy, and authentically spiced South Indian Kolambu.

Level 4–5
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Hot

Turn Up the Heat

Add red chilli powder before the water and sauté well to deepen the heat and colour.

 

No Preservatives; Storage: Keep frozen to maintain freshness.

Ingredients: Mustard seed, Fenugreek seed, Garlic, Onion, Tomato, Curry leaves, Red chilli powder, Coriander powder, Tamarind, Salt Contains: Sesame oil

South Indian Curry Gravy Base - Salna (10 oz)

South Indian Curry Gravy Base - Salna (10 oz)

$6.99

Salna

South Indian Curry Gravy
Ready-to-Cook Meal Base

What is Salna? A South Indian spiced curry gravy, often served with parotta or biryani. This frozen 10 oz meal base helps you make aromatic Salna at home with vegetables, chicken, or mutton.

✅ Ready in 15–20 minutes
✅ Serves 3–4
✅ No preservatives
✅ Authentic South Indian taste

Salna is thinner and more aromatic than Kurma, making it a natural match for parotta, biryani, or rice.

Servings per box: 4

Preparation Instructions:

1. Thaw the Salna base (10oz).

2. Add paste, 10oz of water and desired salt to pressure cooker.

3. Variations:

Plain Salna - cook for 10 mins on high heat with 10oz water.

Vegetable Salna - add potatoes, carrots, peas and cook for 8 mins on high heat or 2 whistles.

Chicken Salna - add chicken (1lb bone-in or ~400g) cook for 10 mins on high heat or 5 whistles.

Mutton Salna - add mutton (1lb or ~400g) and cook on high heat for 8 whistles.

4. Garnish with coriander and curry leaves (optional step).

5. Serve hot with white rice, chapathi, parotta or pulao.

 

🌶️ Spice Level Customization

Level 1–2
🔥 Mild

Make it Milder

Stir in ground coconut paste while cooking to mellow the spice and add a creamy depth.

Level 3 ★
🔥🔥🔥 Default

Authentic Balance

Follow the pack instructions as-is for a rich, aromatic, and authentically spiced South Indian Salna.

Level 4–5
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Hot

Turn Up the Heat

Add broken red chillies or chilli powder before the water and sauté well until the raw smell disappears.

 

No Preservatives; Storage: Keep frozen to maintain freshness.

Ingredients: Onion, Tomato, Green chillies, Curry leaves, Fennel seeds, Turmeric, Coconut, Ginger, Garlic, Besan flour, Home-made garam masala spices Contains: Peanut oil

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Lentil & Vegetable Stew Base - Sambar (10 oz)

$6.99

Sambar

Lentil & Vegetable Stew
Ready-to-Cook Meal Base

What is Sambar? A traditional South Indian lentil-and-vegetable stew with a tangy, savory flavor. This meal base includes drumstick; add your choice of vegetables for a hearty Sambar to serve with rice, idli, dosa, or vada.

✅ Ready in about 15 minutes
✅ Serves 4
✅ No preservatives
✅ Authentic South Indian taste

For an easy, comforting meal, add vegetables, simmer with the base, and serve hot.

Servings per box: 4

Preparation Instructions:

  1. Cut desired vegetables (300g-500g) and boil in water (30oz). Drumstick is already added to the base. (suggestions: carrot, brinjal, okra, radish, raw mango). Pro Tip: More veggies = More quantity of sambar
  2. Add the Sambar base and boil for 5 mins.
  3. Add salt to taste.
  4. Garnish with coriander and curry leaves (optional).
  5. Serve hot with rice, idli, dosa, or vada. (For enhanced taste, add a spoonful of ghee to sambar while serving)

 

🌶️ Spice Level Customization

Level 1–2
🔥 Mild

Make it Milder

Add more vegetables and adjust water accordingly to dilute the spice while boosting the quantity.

Level 3 ★
🔥🔥🔥 Default

Authentic Balance

Follow the pack instructions as-is for a hearty, tangy, and authentically spiced South Indian Sambar.

Level 4–5
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Hot

Turn Up the Heat

Add sliced green chillies and sauté before adding water for an extra layer of heat.

 

No Preservatives; Storage: Keep frozen to maintain freshness.

Tangy Tamarind Rice Base - Puliodharai (10 oz)

Tangy Tamarind Rice Base - Puliodharai (10 oz)

$5.99

Puliodharai

Tangy Tamarind Rice
Ready-to-Mix Rice Base

What is Puliodharai? A beloved South Indian rice dish, also known as tamarind rice or Puliyogare. This tangy, spiced tamarind paste makes it easy to bring those bold flavors to cooked rice, with sesame and aromatic spices.

✅ Ready in about 10 minutes
✅ Serves 3–4
✅ No preservatives
✅ Authentic South Indian taste

Mix with cooked rice for a flavorful meal that’s easy to pack for lunch or enjoy at home.

Servings per box: 4

Preparation Instructions:

  1. Cook rice and let it cool slightly.
  2. Add the Puliodharai paste to the rice and mix well.
  3. Adjust salt to taste.
  4. Garnish with roasted peanuts and curry leaves (optional).
  5. Serve at room temperature or warm.


🌶️ Spice Level Customization

Level 1–2
🔥 Mild

Make it Milder

Add a little extra salt and sesame oil when mixing with rice to balance and soften the tamarind intensity.

Level 3 ★
🔥🔥🔥 Default

Authentic Balance

Follow the pack instructions as-is for a bold, tangy, and authentically spiced South Indian Puliodharai.

Level 4–5
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Hot

Turn Up the Heat

Mix in red chilli powder or dry red chillies sautéed in sesame oil for an extra punch of heat.


No Preservatives; Storage: Keep frozen to maintain freshness.

Ingredients: Sesame Oil, Water, Coriander seeds, Tamarind, Peanut, Channa Dhal, Jaggary, Red Chilly, Fenugreek Seeds, Salt, Asafoetida, Turmeric, Mustard Seeds, Curry leaves Contains: Peanut, Sesame Oil

Meals packaging with a bowl of rasam and spices on a wooden surface.

Spiced Tomato & Tamarind Soup Base - Rasam (10 oz)

$4.99

Rasam

Spiced Tomato & Tamarind Soup
Ready-to-Cook Meal Base

What is Rasam? A thin, tangy South Indian soup with tomato, tamarind, black pepper, and aromatic spices. This frozen 10 oz base makes it easy to serve Rasam as a warm soup or with rice.

✅ Ready in about 15 minutes
✅ Serves 3–4
✅ No preservatives
✅ Authentic South Indian taste

Light yet deeply flavorful, Rasam is a comforting everyday staple. Simmer with water and serve hot.

Servings per box: 4

Preparation Instructions:

  1. Thaw the Rasam base (10oz).
  2. Add paste to 30oz of boiling water.
  3. Simmer for 5–7 minutes.
  4. Add salt to taste.
  5. Garnish with coriander and curry leaves (optional).
  6. Serve hot with rice or as a soup.

 

🌶️ Spice Level Customization

Level 1
🔥 Mild

Make it Milder

Add more water and a pinch of salt to dilute the pepper and tamarind for a lighter, gentler broth.

Level 2 ★
🔥🔥 Default

Authentic Balance

Follow the pack instructions as-is for a perfectly tangy, peppery, and authentically spiced South Indian Rasam.

Level 3–4
🔥🔥🔥 Hot

Turn Up the Heat

Add broken red chillies while simmering for a bolder, spicier kick.

 

No Preservatives; Storage: Keep frozen to maintain freshness.

Ingredients: Tomato, Garlic, Tamarind, Black Pepper, Cumin, Cilantro, Salt, Red chillies, Mustard Seed, Curry leaves Contains: Peanut Oil