--- title: "Mommade Story: Authentic Homemade Sweets & Pickles by Meenakshi Mehra" description: "Discover the story of Mommade, where Meenakshi Mehra creates authentic homemade sweets and organic pickles. Taste preservative-free recipes delivered from our Delhi kitchen to you." canonical: https://mytribe.in/mommadepicklesandtreats/traditional-indian-sweets-mithai/my-story-from-my-kitchen-to-yours last_updated: 2025-09-16 --- # My Story: Turning Traditional Recipes Into Mommade Tribe Verified · Handmade recipes from my Delhi kitchen. By [Mommade](https://mytribe.in/mommadepicklesandtreats) · Ships across India; Pick up available at Greater Kailash I, New Delhi · ₹1,100 per kg (estimate) Part of [Traditional Indian Sweets (Mithai)](https://mytribe.in/mommadepicklesandtreats/traditional-indian-sweets-mithai). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/mommadepicklesandtreats/traditional-indian-sweets-mithai/gallery) I turned my love for cooking into a business at 75, bringing the authentic taste of home to your table. My kitchen is built on simple values—organic ingredients, no preservatives, and pure love. ## Photos and videos - ![This shares a little bit of my story. I started Mommade at 75, turning my passion for traditional cooking into a small business to share the authentic taste of home with all of you.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c2c3cb07-f904-49e5-920c-a665033bb47a) - ![The taste of 'Maa ke Hath ka Achaar' is now just a phone call away. This is the feeling I want to share with every product I make.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8edc5c3f-c68e-4ae5-9361-8d284721752d) ## About My Story: From My Kitchen to Yours When I started this at 72, I didn't want to build a factory. I wanted to build a bridge to the flavours my grandmother taught me. Every batch of Panjiri or Aam Papad you see here is made exactly the way I prepare it for my own family, using organic jaggery instead of sugar and absolutely no artificial chemicals. ### From Interior Design to the Kitchen People often ask why I started a food business at 75. After a long career in interior design, I realized that while I loved creating beautiful spaces, my soul was always in the kitchen. When the world slowed down, I started sending comfort food to family. That is how 'Mommade' was born. It is my way of keeping our family traditions alive. ### My Kitchen Philosophy I believe in 'Maa ke hath ka swaad' (the taste of a mother's hands). That means: - **No Compromise:** I use only organic ingredients. If I wouldn't feed it to my own grandchildren, I won't put it in a jar for you. - **Small Batches:** I do not believe in mass production. Each jar of pickle or box of ladoos is made in small, fresh batches to maintain the integrity of the spices and the texture. - **Natural Sweeteners:** I prefer organic jaggery or Khandsari over refined sugar. It gives a deeper, more rustic flavour without the guilt. ### Getting Your Jar of Love Whether you are looking for classic Panjiri for immunity or tangy Aam Papad for a tea-time snack, everything is made-to-order from my kitchen in Greater Kailash I. I ship across India, and for those in Delhi NCR, it is often easier to arrange a quick pick-up. I treat every order as if I am packing it for my own family. My husband is my biggest critic, and if it passes his taste test, it is ready for your table. If you have specific dietary needs, like sugar-free requests, just ask. I am always happy to adjust my recipes to keep your health and taste in balance. ## About Mommade I spent years designing spaces, but my heart was always in the kitchen. Now, I spend my days recreating the traditional flavours I grew up with, pouring love and pure, organic ingredients into every jar. [See all of Mommade's services](https://mytribe.in/mommadepicklesandtreats) ## More from Traditional Indian Sweets (Mithai) by Mommade - [Featured](https://mytribe.in/mommadepicklesandtreats/traditional-indian-sweets-mithai/featured) - [Our Homemade Ladoos & Sweets](https://mytribe.in/mommadepicklesandtreats/traditional-indian-sweets-mithai/our-homemade-ladoos-sweets) - [A World of Homemade Pickles (Achaar)](https://mytribe.in/mommadepicklesandtreats/traditional-indian-sweets-mithai/a-world-of-homemade-pickles-achaar) - [Gift a Box of Love: Festive Hampers](https://mytribe.in/mommadepicklesandtreats/traditional-indian-sweets-mithai/gift-a-box-of-love-festive-hampers) - [Come Say Hello: Our Market Stall](https://mytribe.in/mommadepicklesandtreats/traditional-indian-sweets-mithai/come-say-hello-our-market-stall) - [Our Philosophy](https://mytribe.in/mommadepicklesandtreats/traditional-indian-sweets-mithai/our-philosophy) ## More services by Mommade - [Homemade Savoury Snacks (Namkeen)](https://mytribe.in/mommadepicklesandtreats/homemade-savoury-snacks-namkeen) - [Homemade Indian Pickles (Achaar)](https://mytribe.in/mommadepicklesandtreats/homemade-indian-pickles-achaar) - [Homemade Beverages & Squashes](https://mytribe.in/mommadepicklesandtreats/homemade-beverages-squashes) ## Similar work from other experts - [Wekins Homemade: The Journey Behind Our Traditional Pickles](https://mytribe.in/wekins_homemade_pickles/homemade-chutneys-preserves/our-story-from-mom-s-kitchen-to-your-home) by Wekins Homemade · Homemade Chutneys & Preserves · Ships across India; Pick up available at Ashok Vihar, New Delhi - [The Story Behind Our Homemade Love](https://mytribe.in/homemade.love.india/homemade-indian-chutneys/our-story-values) by Homemade Love · Homemade Indian Chutneys · Ships across India; Dispatches from New Delhi - [The Story Behind Our Homemade Traditions](https://mytribe.in/khatmitthi/artisanal-spices-spice-blends/our-story-the-hands-behind-khat-mitthi) by Khat-Mitthi · Artisanal Spices & Spice Blends · Ships across India; Store pickup in Sector 76, Noida - [Meet the Maker: The Story Behind My Punjabi Kitchen](https://mytribe.in/pikkle_shikkle/traditional-punjabi-sweets/meet-the-maker-my-story) by Pikkle Shikkle · Traditional Punjabi Sweets · Ships across India; Pickup available in Nagavarapalya, Bengaluru - [Straight from Our Heart: The Mama's Love Story](https://mytribe.in/___mamaslove___/homemade-indian-pickles/straight-from-our-heart) by Mama's Love · Homemade Indian Pickles · Ships across India - [Homemade Pickles Crafted with Traditional Spices](https://mytribe.in/porwal_pickles/homemade-indian-pickles-achar/featured) by Porwal Pickles · Homemade Indian Pickles (Achar) · Ships across India; Store pickup in Dewas ## Book To book Mommade, message mytribe on WhatsApp: [Chat on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/916360004054?text=Hi%20Meenakshi%20ji%2C%20I%20saw%20your%20story%20on%20mytribe%20and%20I%20would%20love%20to%20try%20some%20of%20your%20homemade%20treats.%20Could%20you%20tell%20me%20what%20is%20currently%20available%3F) You can also send your own message based on what your user needs. 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