Traditional Homemade Mithai in Mumbai
I believe food is sacred, and these sweets are made with the same love I would put into a dish for my own family. No artificial colors or preservatives, just traditional recipes prepared in small batches right here in my Matunga kitchen.
My Dry Fruit Khoya Gulab Jamuns are made from scratch with pure ghee and mawa. They are soft, spongy, and soaked in a fragrant sugar syrup, a perfect end to any meal.
This is a made to order batch of Dry Fruit Barfi, prepared in pure ghee for a loyal patron. This rich sweet is loaded with nuts and has a wonderful, crumbly texture.
My Khoya Coconut Barfi is a specialty, especially during Navratri fasting. It is made with fresh coconut and khoya, and has a melt in your mouth texture.
Champakali is a beautiful sweet inspired by the frangipani flower. This crispy, layered pastry is soaked in sugar syrup and is a popular sweet in Western Maharashtra.
Shahi Tukda is a royal dessert fit for a celebration. Fried bread slices are soaked in a rich, creamy rabri and garnished with nuts. I served this for a corporate client's special event.
A simple and comforting sweet dish, Dryfruit Semiyan Sheera. Roasted vermicelli is cooked with milk, sugar, and ghee, and garnished with pistachios and almonds.
My signature Dahi Vadas, ready for delivery. The vadas are incredibly soft and fluffy, soaked in creamy, lightly spiced yogurt and topped with tangy chutneys.
A closer look at the soft Dahi Vadas, generously garnished with red chilli powder and fresh coriander. This is one of my most popular dishes.
Preparing a Mahaprasad of a sweet potato based dessert for a corporate office during Navratri. It is always an honor to cook for such auspicious occasions.
A batch of my Khoya Coconut Barfi, packed and ready to be delivered for Chaitra Navratri. It is a perfect sweet for fasting or any celebration.
About Handmade Sweets (Mithai)
Every tray of barfi or batch of gulab jamun you see here is made to order, so the Khoya is never sitting on a shelf. Since I work from my home kitchen in Matunga and only take 35 orders a day, I can personally ensure the ghee is fresh and the sugar levels are balanced just right. If you have a specific festive occasion or a small office gathering in mind, please reach out at least a day in advance so I can plan the preparation.
When you choose my sweets, you are choosing food made without shortcuts. You will never find preservatives, artificial food colors, or thickeners in my kitchen. Whether it is the Khoya Coconut Barfi or my Dry Fruit Gulab Jamun, every ingredient is selected for quality, from the pure cow ghee to the premium dry fruits.
Why order from a home kitchen?
I do not mass-produce sweets. Because I limit my orders to 35 meals a day, I have the time to hand-pleat every modak and stir the milk until it reaches the perfect consistency for Rabri or Shrikhand. This is not factory-made mithai; it is the food I would feed my own children and guests.
Popular festive & special treats
- Khoya Coconut Barfi: A favorite for Navratri and celebrations, made with fresh coconut.
- Dry Fruit Gulab Jamun: Prepared from scratch with mawa and ghee, not premix.
- Champakali: A delicate, layered pastry that takes patience to craft, popular in Western Maharashtra.
- Shahi Tukda: Perfect for corporate office celebrations, topped with house-made rabri.
Important notes for ordering
I am not on Swiggy or Zomato. This keeps my food personal and ensures I can maintain my quality standards. Please place your orders at least a day in advance. If you are ordering for a corporate office or a family gathering, please let me know early so I can manage my kitchen schedule properly. My kitchen is located in Matunga East, and I can arrange delivery across the Mumbai Metropolitan Area for a charge.
Hemas VegRasoi
I am Hema, and my kitchen is where tradition meets heart. I learned these recipes from my grandmother and mother, and I believe in keeping things pure—no food colors, no preservatives, and definitely no mass production. When you order from me, you get a piece of my home, prepared exactly as I would serve it to my own family.
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