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# Frozen Cheese Curry Meals
Vij's Frozen Meal Range Now Features a Maharaja Paneer Dish

By Jana Pijak | Published 2019-02-04 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maharaja-paneer
References: [vijs](https://vijs.ca/maharaja-paneer/)

Vij's Maharaja Paneer frozen meal is a [vegetarian-friendly cheese curry dish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-indian-meals) that marries convenience with authenticity. The Indian food brand specializes in tasty [frozen food options](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyfun-foods) that are created by renowned Indian-Canadian chef and author Vikram Vij.

In addition to its tasty Maharaja Paneer cheese curry dish which boasts mild Indian cheese, slow-cooked tomatoes, spice and garlic ingredients, the Vij's range also features other best-selling and authentic Indian dishes. The meal varieties include Chicken Curry with Kalonji Spice, Chicken in Vij's Masala and Coconut Beef Curry to name a few.

Addressing North American consumers' desire for culturally-inspired dishes that are accessible and easy to make at home, the Vij's frozen food range offers quality and authenticity without requiring at-home chefs to make each dish from scratch.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.6/10
- Popularity: 17% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Frozen Meal Range:** Opportunity for innovative frozen food products that provide convenience and authenticity.
- **Vegetarian-friendly Options:** Potential for innovative plant-based meal options that appeal to a broad consumer base.
- **Culturally-inspired Dishes:** Opportunity for creating accessible and easy-to-make dishes that celebrate diverse cuisines.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Frozen Food Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to develop new frozen food products with unique flavors and high quality.
- **Plant-based Food Industry:** Potential for developing innovative plant-based alternatives that mimic the flavors and textures of traditional dishes.
- **Meal Kit Delivery Industry:** Opportunity to offer meal kits that provide pre-portioned ingredients and instructions for making culturally-inspired dishes at home.

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