Umaimah Sharwani

Pantry

Paro draws strong reviews for delivering easy, aromatic South Asian comfort foods—many find the Masoor Daal, Kitchari, and especially the Tarka oil genuinely delicious and convenient, so yes, the brand works. However, critiques surface around blandness without added salt or Tarka, small portions that feed two at most, 30-minute cook times, and occasional watery or mushy texture unless adjusted.

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