Chef Bombay Palak Paneer: Heating Instructions and Package Sizes

Key facts

• Product: Chef Bombay Palak Paneer, paneer cheese in a creamy spinach curry served with turmeric rice
• Nutrition labels on the product page are marked 10oz and 12.5oz
• Microwave (1200 Watts): cook on high for 5-6 minutes, then let stand 1-2 minutes
• Conventional oven: 400°F for 25 minutes with the tray on a baking sheet, then let stand 1-2 minutes
• Do not heat in a toaster oven
• Cook thoroughly to an internal temperature of 165°F; times are guidelines only because appliances vary
• Made by Aliya's Foods Limited, the family-owned Canadian manufacturer behind the Chef Bombay brand, founded in 1999
• Aliya's facility is federally inspected, HACCP and SQF certified

What is Chef Bombay Palak Paneer?

Chef Bombay Palak Paneer is a prepared entree of paneer cheese in a creamy spinach curry served with turmeric rice. Chef Bombay, the brand of Aliya's Foods Limited, says every bite is made from scratch with all-natural ingredients, using family recipes made the same way for generations. It is sold in a film-covered tray.

What sizes does Chef Bombay Palak Paneer come in?

Chef Bombay's Palak Paneer page shows nutrition labels for two package weights, 10oz and 12.5oz. The page text does not give the nutrition values, the ingredient list or a price, so none are stated here, and it does not explain how the two weights relate to each other.

How do you cook Chef Bombay Palak Paneer in the microwave?

Chef Bombay Palak Paneer is microwaved on high for 5-6 minutes, based on a 1200 Watt microwave. Puncture the film with a fork first so steam can escape, then let the tray stand 1-2 minutes before removing the film, stirring gently and serving. Steps are listed below.

What are the microwave steps for Chef Bombay Palak Paneer?

• Puncture the film with a fork to allow steam to escape.
• Cook on high for 5-6 minutes until heated thoroughly.
• Using support, carefully remove the hot tray.
• Let the product stand 1-2 minutes.
• Remove the film, stir gently and serve.
• Cook thoroughly to an internal temperature of 165°F. These are guidelines only, as individual appliances vary.

How do you cook Chef Bombay Palak Paneer in a conventional oven?

Chef Bombay Palak Paneer is cooked in a conventional oven preheated to 400°F for 25 minutes. Puncture the film with a fork, set the tray on a baking sheet in the center of the oven, and after cooking let it stand 1-2 minutes before stirring gently and serving. Steps are listed below.

What are the oven steps for Chef Bombay Palak Paneer?

• Pre-heat the oven to 400°F.
• Puncture the film with a fork to allow steam to escape.
• Place the tray on a baking sheet in the center of the oven.
• Cook for 25 minutes until heated thoroughly.
• Carefully remove the hot tray from the oven.
• Let the product stand 1-2 minutes, then stir gently and serve.
• Cook thoroughly to an internal temperature of 165°F; individual appliances vary.

Can you heat Chef Bombay Palak Paneer in a toaster oven?

No. Chef Bombay's directions for Palak Paneer say not to heat it in a toaster oven. The directions give only two methods, a 1200 Watt microwave and a 400°F conventional oven, and both call for cooking thoroughly to an internal temperature of 165°F.

Who makes Chef Bombay Palak Paneer?

Aliya's Foods Limited, a family-owned Canadian food manufacturer, makes Chef Bombay Palak Paneer under its Chef Bombay brand. Anis and Noorudin Jiwani founded the company in 1999 in a 3,000 square foot plant in Sherwood Park, Alberta. It now operates a 100,000 sqft facility in Alberta that is federally inspected, HACCP and SQF certified, with a team of over 300 members.

What other Chef Bombay products are there?

Chef Bombay's Palak Paneer page links to four other products: Butter Chicken, Butter Chicken Mac & Cheese, Butter Chicken Naan Wrap and Butter Chicken Naanpanadas. Chef Bombay makes frozen and chilled Indian-inspired appetizers, entrees and desserts, so Palak Paneer is one item in a wider range.

Frequently asked questions

What does Chef Bombay Palak Paneer come with?

Chef Bombay Palak Paneer is paneer cheese in a creamy spinach curry, served with turmeric rice, in a tray covered with film.

How long does it take to microwave Chef Bombay Palak Paneer?

In a 1200 Watt microwave, cook it on high for 5-6 minutes after puncturing the film, then let it stand 1-2 minutes. Cook thoroughly to an internal temperature of 165°F; individual appliances vary.

How long does Chef Bombay Palak Paneer take in the oven?

Pre-heat a conventional oven to 400°F and cook the tray on a baking sheet in the center of the oven for 25 minutes, then let it stand 1-2 minutes before stirring gently and serving.

Can I use a toaster oven for Chef Bombay Palak Paneer?

No. Chef Bombay's instructions say not to heat Palak Paneer in a toaster oven.

What sizes is Chef Bombay Palak Paneer sold in?

Chef Bombay's product page shows nutrition labels for 10oz and 12.5oz. It does not give the nutrition values, ingredient list or price in its page text.