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The Mai pantry

Flavours of home,
delivered with love.

Traditional sweets, crunchy namkeen, makhana, achar, spices and festival boxes, rooted in Bihar and Eastern India and made for sharing.

72 traditional foods 10 collections

Traditional Thekua on a brass plate beside chai, jaggery and ghee
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Mai Thekua floral label
Our signature · Most loved

Golden, aromatic and full of character: wheat flour, jaggery, pure ghee, fennel and cardamom, pressed with a traditional pattern. The sweet that started Mai.

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Mai Sweets

Traditional sweets

Festival favourites and gifting classics.

Thekua label

Thekua

Our signature Bihari sweet snack: wheat flour, jaggery and pure ghee, pressed with a traditional pattern.

Contains: Wheat, Milk. Our label also notes possible facility handling of nuts, sesame, and dairy.

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Illustration of Khaja

Khaja

A crisp, many-layered pastry finished in sugar syrup, celebrated across Bihar.

Contains: Wheat. Please ask us about other allergens before ordering.

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Illustration of Anarsa

Anarsa

A festive rice-based sweet with a crisp shell and soft centre.

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Illustration of Tilkut

Tilkut

Pounded sesame and jaggery, the taste of Makar Sankranti in Gaya.

Contains: Sesame. Please ask us about other allergens before ordering.

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Lai Laddu

Light puffed-grain laddus bound with jaggery.

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Illustration of Churma Laddu

Churma Laddu

Coarse, rustic wheat laddus with a deep, toasty sweetness.

Contains: Wheat. Please ask us about other allergens before ordering.

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Illustration of Besan Laddu

Besan Laddu

Slow-roasted gram flour laddus, rich and melt-in-the-mouth.

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Gond Laddu

A warming winter laddu made with edible gum.

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Illustration of Shakkarpara

Shakkarpara

Crunchy, sugar-glazed wheat diamonds for chai time.

Contains: Wheat. Please ask us about other allergens before ordering.

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Illustration of Balushahi

Balushahi

Flaky, glazed rounds with a tender, layered bite.

Contains: Wheat. Please ask us about other allergens before ordering.

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Illustration of Peda

Peda

Soft milk fudge rounds, a classic offering and gift.

Contains: Milk. Please ask us about other allergens before ordering.

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Mai Snacks

Savory snacks

Everyday crunch for chai and gatherings.

Illustration of Nimki

Nimki

Crisp, salted and spiced pastry bites, a Bihari tea-time staple.

Contains: Wheat. Please ask us about other allergens before ordering.

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Illustration of Mathri

Mathri

Flaky, savoury crackers with a gentle spice.

Contains: Wheat. Please ask us about other allergens before ordering.

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Illustration of Namak Para

Namak Para

Salted, crunchy wheat diamonds.

Contains: Wheat. Please ask us about other allergens before ordering.

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Illustration of Masala Sev

Masala Sev

Fine, crunchy gram-flour noodles with masala.

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Illustration of Bhujia

Bhujia

Thin, spiced gram-flour strands with a moreish crunch.

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Illustration of Chivda

Chivda

A savoury mix built on flattened rice.

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Illustration of Dal Moth

Dal Moth

A spiced, crunchy mix of fried lentils.

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Illustration of Masala Peanuts

Masala Peanuts

Peanuts in a crisp, spiced coating.

Contains: Peanuts. Please ask us about other allergens before ordering.

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Illustration of Roasted Chana

Roasted Chana

Roasted chickpeas: simple, crunchy and wholesome.

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Illustration of Sattu Kachori

Sattu Kachori

Flaky pastries filled with spiced roasted-gram sattu.

Contains: Wheat. Please ask us about other allergens before ordering.

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Mai Snacks

Makhana

Bihar's own fox nuts, roasted and seasoned.

Illustration of Plain Roasted Makhana

Plain Roasted Makhana

Light, crunchy roasted fox nuts, nothing added.

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Illustration of Salted Makhana

Salted Makhana

Roasted fox nuts with a touch of salt.

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Illustration of Masala Makhana

Masala Makhana

Roasted fox nuts tossed in a classic masala.

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Illustration of Peri-Peri Makhana

Peri-Peri Makhana

Roasted fox nuts with a bright, spicy peri-peri seasoning.

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Illustration of Black Pepper Makhana

Black Pepper Makhana

Roasted fox nuts with cracked black pepper.

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Illustration of Pudina Makhana

Pudina Makhana

Roasted fox nuts with cooling mint.

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Illustration of Jaggery-Coated Makhana

Jaggery-Coated Makhana

Roasted fox nuts in a crisp jaggery coating.

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Mai Achar

Pickles

Home-style achar, rich with spice and oil.

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Mango Pickle

Tangy raw-mango achar with whole spices.

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Illustration of Lemon Pickle

Lemon Pickle

Sun-matured lemon achar, sweet, sour and spiced.

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Illustration of Green Chili Pickle

Green Chili Pickle

Fiery green chillies in a spiced achar.

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Illustration of Garlic Pickle

Garlic Pickle

Bold, savoury garlic achar.

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Illustration of Mixed Vegetable Pickle

Mixed Vegetable Pickle

A colourful mix of vegetables in spiced achar.

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Illustration of Amla Pickle

Amla Pickle

Indian gooseberry achar, tart and aromatic.

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Illustration of Jackfruit Pickle

Jackfruit Pickle

Hearty jackfruit in a traditional spiced achar.

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Mai Kitchen

Spices and seasonings

Blends for the flavours of Bihar and beyond.

Illustration of Litti Chokha Masala

Litti Chokha Masala

The spice blend for Bihar's beloved litti chokha.

Allergens: please ask us before ordering.

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Illustration of Sattu Masala

Sattu Masala

A seasoning blend for sattu fillings and drinks.

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Illustration of Achar Masala

Achar Masala

A ready blend for making pickles at home.

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Illustration of Panch Phoron

Panch Phoron

The classic Eastern Indian five-seed tempering.

Allergens: please ask us before ordering.

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Illustration of Roasted Cumin Powder

Roasted Cumin Powder

Freshly roasted, ground cumin.

Allergens: please ask us before ordering.

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Illustration of Garam Masala

Garam Masala

A warm, aromatic finishing blend.

Allergens: please ask us before ordering.

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Illustration of Chaat Masala

Chaat Masala

A tangy, savoury sprinkle for chaat and fruit.

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Illustration of Sabzi Masala

Sabzi Masala

An everyday blend for vegetable dishes.

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Mai Kitchen

Flours and traditional ingredients

Pantry staples for cooking at home.

Illustration of Roasted Chana Sattu

Roasted Chana Sattu

Roasted gram flour, the heart of Bihari cooking.

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Illustration of Makhana Flour

Makhana Flour

Finely milled fox-nut flour.

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Illustration of Besan

Besan

Gram flour for pakoras, laddus and more.

Allergens: please ask us before ordering.

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Illustration of Rice Flour

Rice Flour

Fine rice flour for pithas and snacks.

Allergens: please ask us before ordering.

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Illustration of Multigrain Atta

Multigrain Atta

A multigrain flour for rotis and parathas.

Contains: Wheat. Please ask us about other allergens before ordering.

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Illustration of Regional Flour Mixes

Regional Flour Mixes

Traditional flour blends from across the region.

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Mai Kitchen

Ready-to-cook mixes

Traditional recipes made easy for busy families.

Illustration of Litti Mix

Litti Mix

Everything for litti, ready to knead and fill.

Contains: Wheat. Please ask us about other allergens before ordering.

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Illustration of Sattu Paratha Mix

Sattu Paratha Mix

A mix for sattu-stuffed parathas.

Contains: Wheat. Please ask us about other allergens before ordering.

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Illustration of Dal Pitha Mix

Dal Pitha Mix

A mix for steamed rice dumplings with lentil filling.

Allergens: please ask us before ordering.

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Illustration of Khichdi Mix

Khichdi Mix

Rice, lentils and spices for comforting khichdi.

Allergens: please ask us before ordering.

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Illustration of Malpua Mix

Malpua Mix

A mix for festive sweet pancakes.

Contains: Wheat. Please ask us about other allergens before ordering.

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Illustration of Thekua Premix

Thekua Premix

Make Mai-style thekua at home.

Contains: Wheat. Please ask us about other allergens before ordering.

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Mai Celebrations

Festival specialties

Seasonal favourites for the festivals that matter.

Illustration of Chhath Prasad Assortment

Chhath Prasad Assortment

Thekua, kasar and prasad sweets for Chhath Puja.

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Illustration of Kasar

Kasar

Rice-flour and jaggery sweet offered at Chhath.

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Illustration of Makar Sankranti Assortment

Makar Sankranti Assortment

Tilkut, lai and sesame-jaggery sweets.

Contains: Sesame. Please ask us about other allergens before ordering.

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Illustration of Gujiya

Gujiya

Crescent pastries with a sweet filling, made for Holi.

Contains: Wheat. Please ask us about other allergens before ordering.

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Illustration of Holi Snacks Assortment

Holi Snacks Assortment

Namak para, gujiya and festive treats for Holi.

Contains: Wheat. Please ask us about other allergens before ordering.

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Diwali Sweets & Savoury Assortment

An assortment of sweets and savoury snacks for Diwali.

Allergens: please ask us before ordering.

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Mai Celebrations

Gift boxes

Thoughtful assortments for family and friends.

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Mai Chhath Puja Box

A Chhath Puja assortment, packed with care.

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Illustration of Mai Bihar Heritage Box

Mai Bihar Heritage Box

A taste of Bihar in one box.

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Illustration of Mai Mithila Special Box

Mai Mithila Special Box

Specialities inspired by Mithila.

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Mai Festive Sweets Box

A box of festive sweets for sharing.

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Illustration of Mai Tea-Time Snacks Box

Mai Tea-Time Snacks Box

Savoury favourites for chai time.

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Illustration of Mai Family Gift Hamper

Mai Family Gift Hamper

A generous hamper for the whole family.

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Mai Kitchen

Beverages and drink mixes

Traditional drinks, ready to mix.

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Sattu Drink Mix

A cooling roasted-gram drink mix.

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Illustration of Jaljeera Mix

Jaljeera Mix

A tangy, spiced cumin drink mix.

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Illustration of Thandai Mix

Thandai Mix

A festive, aromatic drink mix for Holi.

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Illustration of Aam Panna Mix

Aam Panna Mix

A sweet-sour raw-mango drink mix.

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Illustration of Masala Chai Blend

Masala Chai Blend

A warming spice blend for masala chai.

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