Keralan Lentil & Chickpea Curry, Leon Grocery

Source: Leon Grocery

Inspired by favourites from its restaurant menu, this vegetarian curry combines plant-based protein, fibre and plenty of pulses, herbs and spices

Champion: Leon Grocery – Keralan Lentil & Chickpea Curry

Making its supermarket debut in February, this Keralan-style Lentil & Chickpea Curry is one of a range of microwave meal pouches developed by QSR chain Leon in response to demand for healthier ready meals. Inspired by favourites from its restaurant menu, the vegetarian curry combines plant-based protein, fibre and plenty of pulses, herbs and spices.

“This is a brilliant product, which has been executed perfectly,” said our judges. “The packaging is bold and stands out and the product is easy to use, with tonnes of flavour, premium ingredients like date powder, and a great texture from the pulses.” So versatile was the product, our judges could even imagine it being used outside the home, taken by consumers on camping trips or long journeys.

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Gold

  • Leon Keralan Lentil & Chickpea Curry
  • Merchant Gourmet Masala Supergrain Bowl

Silver

  • Riso Gallo Easy Cook Rice
  • Sacla Creamy Truffle Pasta Pot

Bronze

  • Emilia’s Crafted Pasta – Casarecce
  • Geeta’s Bombay Spiced Potatoes and Lentils
  • Sacla Creamy Pesto Pasta Pot
 

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