Homemade Summer Coolers & Traditional Pickles
Beat the Mumbai heat with my refreshing, seasonal coolers and sun-matured pickles, prepared with zero artificial colours or preservatives.
Every summer, I start taking orders for my authentic, handmade Mango Pickle and Chunda. I use my family's traditional recipes and never add any preservatives or artificial colors.
My range of homemade summer coolers is back to help you beat the heat. I offer a variety of fresh juices and traditional drinks like Lemon Pudina juice, Kairi Sharbat, and Mango juice.
Sol Kadhi is a refreshing coastal drink made from kokum and coconut milk. It is a perfect digestive and is known for its cooling properties, especially during the hot summer months.
A thick and creamy Lassi, freshly prepared and bottled for delivery. It is a perfect accompaniment to a spicy meal or as a refreshing drink on its own.
Freshly made Chaas, or buttermilk, ready to be sent out with lunch orders. It is lightly spiced and is a wonderful, healthy drink to have with your meal.
About Summer Coolers & Pickles
When you order my Mango Pickle or Chunda, you are getting something that spent days maturing under the sun, not a factory-made bottle. Because I rely entirely on traditional spice blends and solar heat rather than vinegar or chemical preservatives, my stock is strictly limited by the season's harvest and the daily capacity of my Matunga kitchen.
Authentic Summer Traditions
My summer preparation is a ritual that begins with sourcing the freshest seasonal produce. Whether it is Kairi (raw mango) for pickles or ripe Alphonso for drinks, I believe the raw ingredient must speak for itself. You will not find any artificial thickeners in my Lassi or Chaas, and my Sol Kadhi is made using the traditional coastal method with real kokum and coconut milk.
The Sun-Cooked Difference
My pickles and Chunda are truly 'Surya-pak' or sun-cooked. This process is time-consuming and requires patience, but it imparts a depth of flavour that modern, quick-cooking methods cannot replicate. Because I do not use vinegar or chemical preservatives, these items rely on proper storage and oil balance to stay fresh.
How to Plan Your Order
Since I cook in small batches to maintain the quality of a home kitchen, I cannot fulfill bulk or last-minute requests. I update my availability based on the season and daily produce. To ensure you receive your order at its peak freshness, please:
- Plan Ahead: Reach out a day in advance for pickles and coolers.
- Check Seasonal Availability: My menu changes with the fruit season, so some items like Strawberry Shrikhand or fresh Kairi Sharbat are only available during their specific months.
- Respect the Batch Limit: I cap my daily production to 35 orders to ensure each bottle and jar meets the high standards I set for my own family.
Hemas VegRasoi
I am Hema. My kitchen in Matunga is where I carry forward the traditional summer recipes I learned from my mother and grandmother. I don't use shortcuts, just pure ingredients and plenty of patience.
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