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Paro
4.44 • 45 Reviews
Paro makes South Asian comfort foods.
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Paro Reviews
a day ago
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Experience
Huge fan! Great flavors and easy to cook. Love finding tasty, healthy boxed meals like this!
High qualityWorth the money 💸
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a day ago
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Experience
The Starter Pack from Paro really is the way to go. Both of the boxed grain mixes were excellent in flavor and quantity. It made way more than I originally thought! We are also really enjoying the seasoning oil. Docking a point because the plastic bags inside both of the boxes were broken so the dry goods had spilled out within each box.
High qualityCool look & feelWorth the money 💸Tasty 😋
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a day ago
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Super tasty, nutritious, and quick. Amazing stuff to have in your pantry for a healthy meal or side dish.
Innovative productEco-friendly packaging
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7 days ago
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Very easy to make, fun packaging, delicious flavors. This really removed a barrier for me to make a related main dish, as it got the side dish right! I will be repurchasing!
High qualityCool look & feelWorth the money 💸Tasty 😋Love the brand's mission 💕
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a month ago
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This is only my personal preference and does not reflect the quality of the product in any way, but I just did not like the taste of any of the Paro products. This was my first time trying South Asian food, but I guess it's just not for me. I always say it's good to try new things, and unfortunately this one was just a miss for me.
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I would suggest only trying this product if you already like South Asian food. If you do not know, I recommend trying something small to get a feel for the taste.
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a month ago
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As someone non-South Asian, this was such a great entry point in trying to make South Asian food! Cooking was as simple as boiling a pot of water and pouring the pre-washed grains/beans in, that were already flavored. Dinner was made in under 30 minutes- with no prep work at all!! Everything was delicious and well seasoned. I'm thinking of sending this to a few friends who are trying to get better at cooking, because this was SO EASY to make, and quite tasty.
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If you are an experienced cook and are used to making South Asian dishes, I don't think this is for you. Everything is pre-measured and pre-seasoned, and of course you can add your own flair, but you might like your dishes seasoned YOUR way instead of a pre-mix way.
High qualityTasty 😋
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4 months ago
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Loved how easy it was to make this daal. It had a little spicy hit to it and the texture was nice. I added a little Salvadoran cream to it (I didn't have any plain yogurt) and it really balanced the flavors nicely.
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The only thing I didn't love was the slight floral notes to the flavor but that's totally just my personal preference. Other people might love that!
Cool look & feelTasty 😋
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4 months ago
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My partner and I just had the Masoor Daal for dinner and it was totally delightful. I followed the instructions on the box and it was super easy to make - basically just add water and boil. I topped mine with a big scoop of the Tarka and that was my favorite part. I enjoyed the Masoor Dall but the Tarka was just so flavorful and drool-worthy. I'm going to add it to my eggs tomorrow morning and I cannot wait. It's the kind of thing you can add to almost anything and make it 10x more exciting. The garlic really comes through and the ghee is so buttery. Also has a nice amount of light spice. Really loving Paro <3
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Definitely worth trying out!
Good for gifts 🎁Cool look & feelWorth the money 💸Fun unboxing 📦Tasty 😋Love the brand's mission 💕
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3 months ago
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Experience
I was very excited to try this trio from Paro. Great to have as a staple in your pantry to whip up a quick meal or add as a side dish. Everyone's palate is different when it comes to spice and flavors so I personally had to add a little salt and theTarka to both the Masoor Daal and the Kitchari (Pictured). Love the Tarka!!! Paro also has great recipes on their website!
High qualityTasty 😋Amazing website
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3 months ago
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Growing up in Asia, I'm always on the hunt for authentic flavors. They're incredibly hard to find stateside. I was really excited to give these a try! Having premade mixes, especially on busy days, is a lifesaver.
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The aroma was incredible and spot on but the flavors fell short. It was missing salt, spice, and even some acid in my opinion. I understand Paro is likely catering to the palette of many that may not be used to authentic Asian cuisine but it was a little disappointing.
High qualityCool look & feelTasty 😋
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