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Backpacker's Pantry Chana Masala
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Backpacker's Pantry Chana Masala

Item # 769060

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Get the taste of India on your next backpacking trip with this tasty entree from Backpacker's Pantry.

  • Chana Masala is a curry dish from the Punjab region of India featuring chick peas and chilies over rice
  • Directions: Add 2.25 cups of boiling water. Stir, seal and let sit for 13 minutes. Stir again before consuming
  • Nutrition facts displayed here and on packaging may differ; information on packaging reflects actual contents
  • May contain traces of peanuts and/or tree nuts
  • *Discount will be applied when you check out; offer not valid for sale-price items ending in $._3 or $._9

Ingredients: white rice (precooked long grain rice), garbanzo beans, sugar, salt, bell pepper, onion, garlic, vitamin supplement, spices.

Made in USA.

Item 769060

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Backpacker's Pantry Chana Masala Specs

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Description

Net weight8.8 ounces
Serving size0.5 package
Servings per container2
Calories per serving370
Calories from fat15
Total fat per serving1.5 grams
Saturated fat0 grams
Trans fat0 grams
Cholesterol per serving0 milligrams
Sodium1,740 milligrams
Carbohydrates per serving81 grams
Sugar13 grams
Protein10 grams

Backpacker's Pantry Chana Masala Customer Reviews

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Backpacker's Pantry Chana Masala
 
1.0

(based on 3 reviews)

Pros

    Cons

    • Lacks flavor (3)

    Best Uses

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      Jun

      6

      2009

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      1.0

      Inedible

      By RockStarHikes

      from Denver, Colorado

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Lightweight

      Cons

      • Lacks Flavor
      • Long Cook Time

      Best Uses

      • Backpacking

      Comments about Backpacker's Pantry Chana Masala:

      I only take meals on hikes that are a long day or overnight. I have tried a LOT of freeze-dried meals. This was THE worst. I thought it would be good with the curry and chickpeas, liking both, but I was very wrong. Even after letting it sit for well over the suggested time, it was still not hydrated. I even kneaded the bag to ensure the fluid was working evenly. the smell was even unappetizing. I ate a few bites and then resorted to a cliff bar. I was EXTREMELY hungry and VERY disappointed in the flavor and crunch.

      • Gift:
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      Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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      Jul

      21

      2009

       
      1.0

      Too spicy for masala

      By Bailer

      from Napa, CA

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Pros

        Cons

        • Lacks Flavor

        Best Uses

          Comments about Backpacker's Pantry Chana Masala:

          Being a masala fan, I did not feel this had the flavor I was looking for. I found it too spicy, and crunchy to finish. I was dreading each spicy bite and luckily I didn't need the calories since I was car camping, so I threw the majority out.

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          Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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          Jul

          2

          2008

           
          1.0

          Disappointing entree

          By Latzilla

          from Central Oregon

          About Me Avid Adventurer

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Easy To Prepare
          • Lightweight

          Cons

          • Lacks Flavor

          Best Uses

          • Backpacking

          Comments about Backpacker's Pantry Chana Masala:

          My wife and I do a lot of extended backpacking trips and have tried all of the vegetarian freeze dried entrees we can find. We like many of the Backpackers' Pantry items.

          This item was disappointing, however. I would put it at the bottom of the list of their products as far as palatability is concerned.

          Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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