Confession: between juggling a full-time job and parenting, my kitchen looks more like a takeout graveyard than the heart of my home.
Don’t get me wrong—I love cooking! I just rarely have the time, so ordering delivery has become my go-to move. (My son and I order from our local Indian restaurant so often, they know us by name. 🤦🏼♀️But honestly, is there anything more comforting than a bowl of spicy dal at the end of a crappy week? Methinks not.)
While these delicious deliveries are often the highlight of our day, my bank account and my waistline have been feeling the repercussions. So, when I stumbled upon The Cumin Club, a meal kit service promising authentic Indian meals in minutes, I was skeptical.
Initial Skepticism: Convenience Over Authenticity?
My initial doubts about The Cumin Club were threefold: Could these microwaveable kits capture the authentic taste of Indian dishes? Were they actually convenient, or would I have to find some way to stop time and prep dinner? And could they offer a healthier alternative with a more precise calorie count without sacrificing flavor?
Turns out, they could. Here’s how The Cumin Club turned me into a devout meal kit maker:
Cutting Costs, Not Flavor
It’s no secret: takeout is expensive. Between the food, delivery fees, and tips, it feels impossible to spend less than $20 per person. The Cumin Club’s Best Sellers Bundle offers meals at just $5.99 each with 2 servings per pack. The savings were undeniable, but I doubted whether the quality would hold up for the price. I was wrong.
After my first bite of the deliciously savory, warmly aromatic, impossibly creamy Paneer Butter Masala, I was hooked. Imagine tender cubes of paneer swimming in a richly spiced tomato-butter-cashew curry sauce served with a piping hot side of roti to scoop up every last drop of the gravy. SO GOOD. And less than 300 calories per serving! Pure magic.
Variety That Keeps You Coming Back
Okay, I thought. This dinner is delicious, but they can’t all be winners, right? Wrong again. The Cumin Club consistently brought incredible, restaurant-quality flavors to my table at a fraction of the cost of takeout. And with over 30 dishes representing Chennai to Delhi, Mumbai to Kolkata, there’s something for everyone.
Even after a month, we never got bored—and with a teenage boy, that’s saying something. The only repeat dishes were ones we couldn’t get enough of (like that absurdly tasty Paneer Butter Masala 😋), and we still haven’t made it all the way through the menu.
Healthy Eating Made Easy
One of my main gripes with takeout was the mystery behind the calorie count. I *thought* I was ordering healthy options, but somehow my jeans disagreed. 😂
The Cumin Club solves that issue by crafting their meals using only fresh, all-natural ingredients, authentic, regional spices, and entirely free from preservatives. Now, I can serve meals that are as healthy as they are easy to prepare—without having to think about it.
Effortless Cooking
After a day filled with meetings and mom duties, I’m ready for a hot meal and a tall glass of wine. That’s part of what made me love The Cumin Club so much.
Each meal was ready in just five minutes with nothing more than hot water. 🙌
Flexible and Accommodating
Despite all the good, I was certain there had to be a downside. What if my preferences or my schedule change?
The flexible subscription model means I can pause, modify, or cancel my orders anytime. Plus, with options for various dietary needs and spice levels, I know I can rely on The Cumin Club—even if my son’s celiac schoolmate comes for dinner.
Four Enthusiastic Thumbs Up!
I might’ve started my journey with The Cumin Club as a skeptic, but I’m a convert now. While I’ll miss my peeps at the restaurant, I’m happy I can throw more in the college fund while still feeding my son his favorite comfort foods.
So, for anyone looking to cut down on takeout while still savoring yummy, authentic Indian meals, I can’t recommend The Cumin Club enough. It might just be the meal kit service you didn’t know you needed!
