trader joe's paneer tikka masala (pack of 8) - frozen vegetarian entree - with spinach, tomato and basmati rice - gluten-free / indian recipe by gourmet kitchn gourmet kitchn this recipe consists of paneer cheese cubes in a tikka masala sauce, with a side of (green) basmati rice. the paneer is soft enough to melt in your mouth, and it has a nice flavor with a curdled texture. it is a vegetarian product. the curry sauce is incredible. this is a tomato-based curry sauce, so it has a bit of sweetness to it. trader joe’s paneer tikka masala with spinach basmati rice has generous amounts of paneer and sauce, and it’s flavorful and easy to heat. temperature-sensitive items, such as those that need to be chilled or frozen, are carefully placed in an insulated box with dry ice and/or iced gel packs. our packing team will use enough dry ice and/or gel packs to keep your delivery at the right temperature until you receive it.please note that our warehouse packs everything as tightly as possible to ensure the item(s) remains frozen/refrigerated during transit and the coolant surrounds the item(s). as dry ice dissipates and gel packs thaw, this will create pockets of space in the package whereby products can shift around.upon receiving the delivery, please immediately place your items in your refrigerator or freezer. if you are away when your package arrives, please watch your email for delivery confirmation. upon delivery, plan for someone to place them in a refrigerator or freezer as soon as possible.