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Cheffin Dal Makhani Instant Gravy Masala Cooking Kit

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A realistic serve of Cheffin Dal Makhani Instant Gravy Masala Cooking Kit (150 g, about half the pack) has 285 kcal, 7.5 g protein, 19.5 g carbohydrate, 18 g fat, 0 g added sugar and 630 mg sodium. Per 100 g it has 190 kcal, 5 g protein, 13 g carbohydrate, 12 g fat, 7 g saturated fat, 0 g added sugar, 3 g fibre and 420 mg sodium.

Summary

Cheffin Dal Makhani Instant Gravy Masala Cooking Kit is a kit of ready lentil gravy, a creamy base and a spice mix. It scores DA3: low on nutrition as protein and fibre are modest, strong on ingredients with real lentils and no additives of concern, moderate on risk from saturated fat. Fine as a quick dinner a few times a week, with a fresh side.

Full summary

Cheffin Dal Makhani Instant Gravy Masala Cooking Kit

Cheffin Dal Makhani Instant Gravy Masala Cooking Kit scores DA3 on CleanPlate: nutrition D, ingredients A, load risk 3.

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Share of calories, per 100 g

  • Protein: 5 g per 100 g, 11% of the calories.
  • Carbs (not counting sugars and fibre): 8 g per 100 g, 18% of the calories.
  • Sugars: 2 g per 100 g, 5% of the calories, of which 0 g is added.
  • Fat: 12 g per 100 g, 62% of the calories, of which 7 g is saturated.
  • Fibre: 3 g per 100 g, 3% of the calories (fibre counts at 2 kcal per gram).
Added sugar0 g
Saturated fat7 g
Sodium420 mg

The tick is the “high” line

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High saturated fat (7g)
In its favour
Source of fibre; No added sugar
On the pack
5 claims checked: 4 hold, 1 needs care

Last reviewed October 31, 2026

Ingredients, decoded

24 listed
  • Dal Makhani Gravy
    • Water
    • Lentils (20.2%) (Black Gram, Split Bengal Gram)
    • Tomato
    • Butter
    • Cream (3%)
    • Red Kidney Beans
    • Refined Sunflower Oil
    • Iodized Salt
    • Garlic
    • Ginger
    • Spices
  • Dal Makhani Base
    • Tomato
    • Cream (20%)
    • Butter
    • Ghee
    • Garlic
    • Milk Solids
    • Ginger
    • Spices
    • Iodized Salt
    • Guar Gum
    • Natural Flavor (Smoke)
    • Water
  • Spice Pouch: Mixed Masala
High concernModerate concernLow concernNo concernIn label order. Tap a highlighted one to learn more. How we rate additives
Cheffin Dal Makhani Instant Gravy Masala Cooking Kit pack, front view

½ teaspoon of sugar in every 100 g · 2 g total sugar, 5 g a teaspoon

Score and nutrition facts for Cheffin Dal Makhani Instant Gravy Masala Cooking Kit:

High saturated fatNutrition per 100 g
DNutrition densityAIngredient integrity3Load risk
Nutrition facts
Energy190 kcal
Protein5 g
Carbohydrates13 g
Total sugars2 g
Added sugars0 g
Dietary fibre3 g
Total fat12 g
Saturated fat7 g
Trans fat0.1 g
Cholesterol20 mg
Sodium420 mg
Highlighted values exceed the FSSAI and UK front of pack thresholds.

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Why Cheffin Dal Makhani Instant Gravy Masala Cooking Kit scores DA3

Nutrition is a D because 5 g protein and 3 g fibre per 100 g are modest for 190 kcal. Ingredients are an A on real lentils and no additives of concern, and risk is a 3 on 7 g saturated fat per 100 g.

How we score →
01 Nutrition densityA to E
D

Low nutrient density

Protein
5 g
Fibre
3 g
Vitamins and minerals
None declared
Energy
190 kcal

01 Nutrition density: why D

Protein is 5 g per 100 g and fibre is 3 g, mostly from the lentils and kidney beans, so a 150 g serve gives 7.5 g protein and 4.5 g fibre. That is useful, but small against 190 kcal per 100 g, of which 12 g is fat.

No vitamins or minerals are declared, so nothing else adds to the grade.

Scored on protein, fibre and twelve vitamins and minerals, against the Codex and FSSAI "source" and "high" levels, per 100 g and per 100 kcal. Protein also has to supply at least 12.5% of the calories to count, and 25% for full credit.

02 Ingredient integrityA to E
A

Clean, minimally processed

Base
Dal Makhani Gravy, Tomato, Bu...
Main fat
Dal Makhani Gravy, Toma...
Sweeteners
None added
Additives
1
Flagged
None

02 Ingredient integrity: why A

The list is made of recognisable foods: lentils at 20.2% of the gravy, tomato, butter, cream, ghee, garlic, ginger and spices. No hydrogenated fat, dye, sweetener or preservative is listed, and the label claims check out.

Only two small items cost ingredient points: guar gum (412) and a smoke natural flavouring. The spice pouch is listed only as mixed masala, with no breakdown.

Scored on how processed the ingredients are, which additives are used and why, and whether the label keeps its promises.

03 Load risk1 to 5
3

Moderate risk

Added sugar
0 g
Sodium
420 mg
Saturated fat
7 g
Trans fat
0.1 g

03 Load risk: why 3

Saturated fat is the biggest driver: 7 g per 100 g, above the 5 g high line, from butter, cream and ghee. A 150 g serve has 10.5 g.

Sodium at 420 mg per 100 g, or 630 mg per serve, adds to it. Trans fat is printed as under 0.1 g and added sugar is 0 g, so sugar plays no part.

Scored on free sugar, sodium, saturated fat and trans fat, each weighed by how strong the evidence of harm is.

Red flags

  • Red flag: High saturated fat (7g)

Green flags

  • Green flag: Source of fibre
  • Green flag: No added sugar

Does Cheffin Dal Makhani Instant Gravy Masala Cooking Kit live up to its claims?

Most claims hold: no preservatives, no palm oil, trans fat under 0.1 g and 5 g protein per 100 g. The serving line is the one to check, since the front says serves 2 to 3 but the table counts two.

  • On the pack

    “All Natural Ingredients”

    Holds

    The list is lentils, vegetables, dairy, oil and spices. The only additives are guar gum (412) and a smoke natural flavouring.

  • On the pack

    “Zero preservatives”

    Holds

    No preservative is listed. Guar gum is a thickener, not a preservative.

  • On the pack

    “No Palm Oil”

    Holds

    The added oil is refined sunflower oil, alongside butter, cream and ghee. No palm oil is listed.

  • On the pack

    “5g Protein”

    Holds

    The table shows 5 g protein per 100 g, so a 150 g serve has 7.5 g.

  • On the pack

    “5 Minutes Serves 2-3”

    Be careful

    The nutrition table counts a 150 g serve and about 2 servings in the 300 g pack. A serve for three would be about 100 g each.

What's in Cheffin Dal Makhani Instant Gravy Masala Cooking Kit?

Lentils lead the gravy and cream leads the base, with butter, ghee and sunflower oil behind them. The dairy fat and the salt are what to watch.

How we rate additives →

24 ingredients listed. None of them is an additive or watched ingredient in our research.

The ingredient list, read for you

The gravy pouch leads with water, then lentils (black gram and split Bengal gram) at 20.2%, tomato, butter, 3% cream, red kidney beans and refined sunflower oil. The base pouch is tomato, 20% cream, butter, ghee and milk solids, thickened with guar gum and given a smoky note by natural flavour. Garlic, ginger, spices and iodised salt season both, and a small spice pouch of mixed masala finishes the dish.

Ingredients to watch

  • Saturated fatConcern

    7 g per 100 g, from butter, cream and ghee. A 150 g serve has 10.5 g, about half of a day's limit.

  • SodiumWorth watching

    420 mg per 100 g, so 630 mg in a 150 g serve. Naan or rice adds more.

  • Guar gum and smoke flavouringWorth watching

    Guar gum (412) and a natural smoke flavour cost a few ingredient points. Neither is a major concern.

  • AllergensWorth watching

    Contains milk. May contain barley, nuts, soy and wheat.

  • Lentils and beansFine

    Lentils are 20.2% of the gravy, with red kidney beans too, giving 5 g protein and 3 g fibre per 100 g.

What it doesn’t have

  • No vitamins or minerals are declared on the panel.
  • The spice pouch is listed only as mixed masala, with no breakdown.

What to know about Cheffin Dal Makhani Instant Gravy Masala Cooking Kit

Real lentils, with butter and cream doing the heavy lifting

Cheffin Dal Makhani Instant Gravy Masala Cooking Kit is a 300 g kit of three pouches: a 190 g dal makhani gravy (lentils 20.2%, made of black gram and split Bengal gram, with tomato, butter, 3% cream and red kidney beans), a 110 g base (tomato, 20% cream, butter, ghee and milk solids) and a 1.5 g spice pouch. It is bought by people who want a restaurant-style dal on the table in about five minutes.

A 150 g serve, which the pack counts as about two servings per pack, has 285 kcal, 7.5 g protein, 4.5 g fibre, 10.5 g saturated fat and 630 mg sodium. Per 100 g that is 190 kcal, 5 g protein, 3 g fibre, 12 g fat and 420 mg sodium, with no added sugar.

The pack promises all natural ingredients, zero preservatives, no palm oil and trans fat free, and the ingredient list backs those up: the fat comes from butter, cream, ghee and refined sunflower oil. The one thing to check is the serving, since the front says it serves 2 to 3 but the nutrition table is built on two. CleanPlate scores it DA3.

Who should eat Cheffin Dal Makhani Instant Gravy Masala Cooking Kit?

A few times a week for most adults. Children and anyone watching blood pressure or weight should have it less often, since one serve has 630 mg sodium and 285 kcal.

  • Most adultsA few times a week

    A 150 g serve has 10.5 g saturated fat and 630 mg sodium.

  • ChildrenOccasionally

    630 mg sodium in a serve is a lot for a small child, though there are no dyes or sweeteners.

  • High blood pressureOccasionally

    630 mg sodium per serve, before naan or rice.

  • Weight managementOccasionally

    285 kcal and 10.5 g saturated fat per serve, with only 7.5 g protein.

Recipes with Cheffin Dal Makhani Instant Gravy Masala Cooking Kit

Serve it with jeera rice or naan, and add a fresh salad or vegetables, to stretch the 7.5 g protein and 4.5 g fibre in a serve.

Dal makhani with jeera rice

The pack's own serving idea: rice soaks up the gravy, but keep the rice portion modest since a serve already has 285 kcal.

Dal makhani with naan and salad

Add sliced cucumber, onion and tomato on the side to lift the 4.5 g fibre in a serve without adding fat.

Half-kit dinner for one

Cook half the pack, a 150 g serve, with extra vegetables on the plate, so the 630 mg sodium stays at one serve.

Cheffin Dal Makhani Instant Gravy Masala Cooking Kit: common questions

Is Cheffin Dal Makhani Instant Gravy Masala Cooking Kit healthy?

Cheffin Dal Makhani Instant Gravy Masala Cooking Kit is high in saturated fat, so a few servings a week is fine.

How many calories and how much protein are in Cheffin Dal Makhani Instant Gravy Masala Cooking Kit?

Per 100 g, Cheffin Dal Makhani Instant Gravy Masala Cooking Kit has 190 kcal, 5 g protein, 13 g carbohydrate, 12 g fat and 7 g saturated fat. One serve (150 g, about half the pack) has 285 kcal and 7.5 g protein.

What are the ingredients in Cheffin Dal Makhani Instant Gravy Masala Cooking Kit?

24 ingredients, in label order: Dal Makhani Gravy (Water, Lentils (20.2%) (Black Gram, Split Bengal Gram), Tomato, Butter, Cream (3%), Red Kidney Beans, Refined Sunflower Oil, Iodized Salt, Garlic, Ginger, Spices), Dal Makhani Base (Tomato, Cream (20%), Butter, Ghee, Garlic, Milk Solids, Ginger, Spices, Iodized Salt, Guar Gum, Natural Flavor (Smoke), Water), Spice Pouch: Mixed Masala.

Does Cheffin Dal Makhani Instant Gravy Masala Cooking Kit live up to its claims?

5 claims checked: 4 hold, 1 needs care. "5 Minutes Serves 2-3" needs care: The nutrition table counts a 150 g serve and about 2 servings in the 300 g pack. A serve for three would be about 100 g each.

Who should limit Cheffin Dal Makhani Instant Gravy Masala Cooking Kit?

Most adults: a few times a week. A 150 g serve has 10.5 g saturated fat and 630 mg sodium. Children: occasionally. 630 mg sodium in a serve is a lot for a small child, though there are no dyes or sweeteners. High blood pressure: occasionally. 630 mg sodium per serve, before naan or rice.

How much sugar, salt and saturated fat does Cheffin Dal Makhani Instant Gravy Masala Cooking Kit have?

Per 100 g, Cheffin Dal Makhani Instant Gravy Masala Cooking Kit has 0 g added sugar, 420 mg sodium (about 1.1 g salt) and 7 g saturated fat. The FSSAI and UK FSA "high" lines are 10 g added sugar, 600 mg sodium and 5 g saturated fat per 100 g. It is high in saturated fat.

What does the DA3 score mean for Cheffin Dal Makhani Instant Gravy Masala Cooking Kit?

The first letter (D) grades nutrition density on A to E, the second (A) grades ingredient integrity on A to E, and the number (3) grades load risk on 1 to 5. A and 1 are best. Nutrition: Protein is 5 g per 100 g and fibre is 3 g, mostly from the lentils and kidney beans, so a 150 g serve gives 7.5 g protein and 4.5 g fibre. That is useful, but small against 190 kcal per 100 g, of which 12 g is fat. Ingredients: The list is made of recognisable foods: lentils at 20.2% of the gravy, tomato, butter, cream, ghee, garlic, ginger and spices. No hydrogenated fat, dye, sweetener or preservative is listed, and the label claims check out. Load risk: Saturated fat is the biggest driver: 7 g per 100 g, above the 5 g high line, from butter, cream and ghee. A 150 g serve has 10.5 g.

Last reviewed October 31, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label. Spotted a mistake? .

Reference values: FSSAI labelling regulations, Codex Alimentarius, ICMR-NIN and the UK front of pack guidance. Where our label data comes from.

Label read on 31 October 2026, from photos of the pack. If the pack has changed since, tell us.

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DateScoreMethodWhy
31 October 2026DA3v5.0First scored

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