Gujarati Food Abroad: How NRIs Get Home-Style Meals

In short: There are three ways to get home-style Gujarati food abroad: have it shipped from India (Thakar Kitchen ships worldwide on quote), carry sealed pouches in your luggage when you travel, or buy from Indian grocers where you live. Our pouches suit the first two: they are sealed and sterilised at 121°C, keep 12 months without a fridge, and heat in 3 to 4 minutes.

How does shipping from India work?

1. Add dishes to your basket on thakarkitchen.com and choose your country (the flag at the top of the page).
2. Instead of checkout you will see Request a shipping quote: send your address and phone number.
3. We work out the shipping for your country and send the total with a payment link to our own website; nothing is charged until you pay.
4. Once paid, we pack and ship from Morbi.

Food rules differ by country, and some limit dairy or meat products in parcels; our dishes are all vegetarian, but check what your country allows before ordering dishes with paneer, ghee or cream.

Can you carry pouches in your luggage?

Sealed retort pouches travel well in checked baggage because they need no fridge. Declare food at customs where your destination asks you to, and keep pouches in your checked bag rather than your cabin bag, where liquid rules may apply.

Which dishes travel best?

• Everyday comfort: Gujarati Dal, Gujarati Kadhi and Vaghareli Khichadi.
• Taste of home: Rajwadi Undhiyu and Sev Tameta.
• Jain: eight dishes in our Jain range.
• Rice to go with them: Jeera Rice.

How long will they keep?

12 months from the manufacture date printed on the pouch, unopened, at room temperature. Once opened, eat it straight away, or refrigerate it and finish within 24 hours.

Questions people ask

Do you ship Indian food outside India?

Yes. Thakar Kitchen ships worldwide on quote: request a quote from your basket and we reply with the shipping cost and a payment link.

Can I take ready-to-eat food on a flight?

Sealed retort pouches can go in checked baggage; declare food at customs where required, and check your destination country's rules.

Is the food vegetarian?

Yes, every dish is 100% vegetarian, and 8 are Jain.

How do I pay for an international order?

Through a payment link on thakarkitchen.com, sent with your quote; we never ask for your card or OTP by phone or email.