Travelling with the kids for a holiday? Worried about the quality of the food and if it will suit your infant? Leave your worries aside, Mumbai parents. This Ghatkopar-based company specialises in dehydrating your home-cooked food, so you can pack them all for your travel with family and kids.
Wow, sounds interesting:
An IIT-alumnus and a food engineer, Lalit Meisheri runs the Indian Harvest- that dehydrates home-cooked food, reducing their weight so it is easy to carry when you travel, doesn’t get spoilt and yet retains the nutritive value.
How do they do it?
Unlike heat-based dehydrating methods employed in most places, Indian Harvest opts for dehydrating at a room temperature that allows the food to retain its nutritive value. Right from dosa batter to biriyani to rasam and everyday sabzis they help dehydrate and pack them in a way that's convenient for your travel.
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Can I take my home-cooked food and get it dehydrated their outlet?
Of course! From the Birlas to most families in Mumbai especially from the Jain community, planning a family vacation recommend the Indian Harvest. They suggest that food that is brought to their facilities is freshly cooked, not stale, and is stored in steel containers. It's best to avoid paneer based food as it tends to become chewy and shrinks. Make sure your food that has channa/peas/dals are well cooked and mashed so the dehydration process is simpler and effective.
What should I remember when I am rehydrating the food?
Clear instructions are provided in the packet that tells you the exact time required to rehydrate your food, the amount of boiling water you must use etc.
Do they also make fresh food and dehydrate them for my travel?
Yes! Topping the list of their specials is Pav-Bhaji, every Mumbaikar's favourite. From Dal Fry to Sambhar, to Coconut Chutney and Theplas you can place your orders at the Indian Harvest where they source fresh food from an audited and tested food supplier. Also, if you are travelling with your child, their vaccum packing services help you carry your favourite Rotis, Parathas, Polis and Theplas to anywhere in the world! Just ensure you follow the instructions that come along with the packing- some foods need to be deep-freezed before you set off on travel.
So, we are saying:
- So if you are looking to carry home-made food or order freshly cooked homemade food that is dehydrated for your family vacation this year, give them a call (see contact details below).
- They also deliver anywhere within India, not just Mumbai, but they have clearly stated that they don't provide the shipping and you will receive your package through courier service.
- With their tested and certified methods, they help reduce the weight of the food packets (so you don't worry about excess luggage) and also ensure you enjoy authentic 'ghar ka khana' anywhere in the world! Do we hear a sigh of relief, parents?!
Contact: 9869201049
Website: www.homecookedvegfood.com
E-mail: [email protected]
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pg/EatLikeHome
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