--- title: "Behind the Scenes: Freeze-Dried Home Food for Travelers | Desi Khana" description: "See how Desi Khana turns your favourite home-cooked dishes into shelf-stable, travel-ready meals. We use freeze-drying to preserve your food without preservatives." canonical: https://mytribe.in/desikhana.in/custom-food-freeze-drying-packing-service/from-our-kitchen-to-yours-behind-the-scenes last_updated: 2026-02-13 --- # Behind the Scenes: How We Freeze-Dry Your Home-Cooked Meals Tribe Verified · Serving 1700+ happy clients worldwide By [Desi Khana](https://mytribe.in/desikhana.in) · Available across Mumbai; Visit facility in Malad West · ₹150 per kg (estimate) Part of [Custom Food Freeze-Drying & Packing Service](https://mytribe.in/desikhana.in/custom-food-freeze-drying-packing-service). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/desikhana.in/custom-food-freeze-drying-packing-service/gallery) We turn your favourite home-cooked dishes into lightweight, travel-friendly packets that last for months. Here is how we make sure you carry the taste of home wherever you go. ## Photos and videos - [Video: We are grateful for the overwhelming response, with over 1700 orders from all over the world. We are ready for the Diwali vacation rush and request you to place custom orders early.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6c6ab1d0-0441-40a6-a703-82dacd59f0c2) - [Video: We are overwhelmed and grateful for the orders from all over the globe. We are working hard to ensure on-time delivery and thank you for your patience and trust.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e9c99316-5b32-4c54-bfa9-661d476fdba2) - [Video: It's a full house throughout the month. These are just some of the orders ready to be shipped out. Thank you for your love and trust in Desi Khana.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cacf341f-dd92-4d03-9e3f-ff376a13c18e) - [Video: We believe in not wasting food. All the vegetable waste from our production is given to local cows. It's our small way of giving back.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b7a63b92-8d63-4d8f-9fd4-548e91f12848) - ![A look inside a freeze-drying machine, where fresh fruits and vegetables are placed on trays to have their moisture removed, locking in nutrients and flavor.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2b023eed-2113-419b-b8f8-702304e48b53) ## About From Our Kitchen to Yours: Behind the Scenes Our process requires careful planning. If you want us to freeze-dry your personal recipes, please send the food to our Malad facility at least 15 days before your departure. This lead time is essential because our sublimation process is precise. We remove 97% of the moisture to ensure your meals remain shelf-stable for 6 to 9 months without any chemicals or preservatives. When you bring your home-cooked meals to us, we don't just pack them. We use industrial freeze-drying technology to sublimate the moisture out of the food. This means your Dal, Paneer, or Biryani retains its original structure, nutrition, and taste, but becomes incredibly lightweight. ### Why the process matters * **Safety:** By removing almost all water, we eliminate the environment where germs grow. No water means no bacteria, keeping the food safe for children, pregnant women, and travelers with strict dietary needs like Jain food. * **Quality Ingredients:** We are strict about what goes into our packets. We use only sunflower oil and Amul butter. You will never find palm oil or artificial preservatives in our batches. * **The 'Ghar Ka Khana' Promise:** We understand that when you are in the US, UK, or Netherlands, you crave the specific taste of your mother's cooking. Whether it is a student needing ready-to-eat meals or a family vacation, our goal is to provide that comfort. ### Our Facility Based in Malad West, Mumbai, our facility handles everything from custom batch processing for individual families to bulk orders for students moving abroad. We are transparent about our capacity. When we say it is a 'full house', we mean it. We prioritize quality over speed, which is why we ask for advance notice for custom drying slots. Beyond our technical work, we care about the environment. All vegetable waste from our production is given to local cows, ensuring our work has a minimal footprint. When you choose us, you are choosing a process that is honest, sustainable, and designed to bring you the authentic flavour of home. ## About Desi Khana I started Desi Khana because as an air hostess, I struggled to find pure vegetarian food abroad. Now, my sister and I help you carry the taste of home anywhere, using real ingredients and no preservatives. 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