The marinades have been inspired by a variety of cuisines, and include the popular north-Indian tikka, West Bengal's mustard fish curry, Kerala's Syrian Christian spices, Goa's fiery fish stuffing and Thailand's curry paste, to name a few. We were told that the marinades are prepared at frequent intervals — the thrust being on using natural preservatives such as lime, salt and pepper, instead of artificial preservatives.

Peri Peri Chicken

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From the online menu, we sampled five options. The first was Chilli Cream Cheese (Rs 150). This pack said that it was microwave-able too. There were however no clear instructions for the cooking time. When we dialed their helpline, we were instructed to microwave it according to our judgment, for approximately 30 seconds. We used the microwave in our office canteen, and after 30 seconds, the meat felt undercooked (we kept it for a minute in fact, and it still appeared undercooked).

Kolkata Calling

Not one to lose heart quickly, we cooked the contents in a pan when we got home, and succeeded. The cream cheese marinade was reminiscent of malai tikka flavours that are commonly available, but this was tastier with cream cheese, coriander and chilly (not spicy at all) than what we've sampled at restaurants. We also placed the chunks in a sandwich, added diced onions and tomatoes to it, and it was a hit.

Coriander Mint. Pics/Suprita Mitter

The marinade for Kolkata Calling (Rs 140) had the zing of mustard, a little cream and cumin seeds, very Bengali! We cooked this in a pan as per instructions and it turned out just right. If you try to put this in a foot-long and add some mayo, you might rediscover the pack.

The Coriander Mint (Rs 140) is not very different from the pudina-flavoured dish you are served in most North Indian restaurants; however, this one is ready in six minutes. We felt that we didn't add enough water to its contents as it turned out a little dry. An important tip mentioned on the pack suggests that for softer cooked chicken, more water can be added before the last minute of cooking while keeping the pan covered. The Peri Peri (Rs 140) was a Goan-inspired dish. The hint of vinegar and garlic was perfect. Each packet has 12 pieces in it. Keep it as backup if you're surprised all the time with guests dropping by; this could work as a godsend.

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