Frequently Asked Questions - Online Shop Sweets and Snacks

How to make banana chips at home?

Cut high-quality, properly matured raw bananas into slices. Coat them with salt. Then fry them in good-quality coconut oil. Be careful that the oil temperature stays below the smoke point.

What is unique about kerala banana chips?

Kerala special banana chips are made from dried raw nendiran bananas deep-fried in coconut oil. It is a salty snack and has a mouthwatering aroma and taste. Serves as the best choice for evening bites.

Do you add any preservatives to increase the shelf life of the banana chips?

At Halwa Hub, we do not add any preservatives or artificial colors to our foods. As the chips are deeply fried to remove the water content, they will naturally have a longer shelf life.

What is the shelf life of raw banana chips?

The average shelf-life of banana chips is 21 days.

What is the Gomathi Ghee Halwa's expiration date?

For 90 days after the date of manufacture, our Gomathi brand Special Tirunelveli halwa remains fresh.

How long will it take to deliver the sweets?

The order can be shipped out on the same day. It takes one day to deliver if the recipient is in Tamil Nadu. Outside of Tamil Nadu, delivery could take 3–4 days.

What is unique about Gomathi Tirunelveli Ghee Halwa?

Gomathi Tirunelveli Ghee Halwa is made authentically with wheat flour, pure ghee, and Thamirabharani water. It has the original taste of traditional Tirunelveli halwa. Our halwa is freshly prepared every day. We do not use Dalda or Vanaspati in the making of ghee halwa.

Should we keep the Ghee Halwa in the fridge?

Halwa stays fresh even if you store it at room temperature. There is no need for refrigeration. If you refrigerate it, you need to double-heat it before consumption.

Is it healthy to eat Tirunelveli Halwa?

The ingredients used to make our Tirunelveli halwa are pure and fresh. Wheat contains vitamins B6, folate, thiamin, and manganese, which are excellent for the nerves and muscles. Ghee aids digestion and is a good source of fat-soluble vitamins A, D, and E.

Is there any difference between jangiri and jalebi?

Jangiri is made with urad dal batter, whereas jalebi is made with maida.

Where can I get Tirunelveli special jangiri in Chennai?

Halwa Hub is located in Chennai, and we serve excellent quality sweets and savouries all over India. We make our sweets with premium quality ingredients and are chemical-free.

Why should I buy jangiri from halwa hub?

Our Gomathi jangiri is traditionally made with urad dal. Excellent quality ingredients and hygienic preparation make us stand out from the crowd. Jangiri's lips smacking juicy and soft texture linger in your mouth for the whole day. The sugar syrup's right consistency prevents the sugar's crystallization and makes the jangiri delectable.

What is the Gomathi Jangiri expiration date?

For 21 days after the date of manufacture, our Gomathi brand special Nellai Jangiri remains fresh.

What is the expiry period of Tirunelveli special Ghee Jilebi?

Our Gomathi brand Tirunelveli Special Ghee Jilebi stays fresh for 21 days from the date of manufacture.

What's the name of jilebi in English?

In English, it is known as funnel cake or rounded sweet, even though some call it an Indian sweetmeat or a syrup-filled ring.

Can you deliver Jilebi outside Tamil Nadu?

Yes. Halwa Hub sells Jilebis all over India. We have partnered with private courier services to deliver our sweets and savouries.

How does jilebi receive its color?

After being fried, the jilebi will be immersed in saffron syrup to give it that final touch of gorgeous orange-red color.

How to prepare boondhi raita at home?

The tasty boondhi raita has yogurt, cumin, chilli powder, salt, coriander leaves, and crunchy boondhi. Enjoy it immediately after preparation.

Do you use maida to make Kara Boondhi?

No. We use besan flour to make Kara boondhi.

What does the word "boondhi" mean?

Boondhi means tiny droplet. The snack is made with besan flour in watery consistency poured into a ladle with holes to drop into the hot oil.

Is garlic added to kara boondhi?

Yes. We add garlic to our Milaku kara boondhi since it is good for our health. It also gives a mouth-watering aroma to the boondhi.

Can I know the calories in Karupatti Halwa?

Yes. One hundred grams of organic Karupatti Halwa contains 179 calories.

Can you deliver sweets and snacks to northern India?

Yes. Halwa Hub delivers our products anywhere in India. We have partnered with courier services to support pan-India delivery of sweets and savouries.

What is the expiry period of Organic Karupatti halwa?

Our Gomathi brand organic palm jaggery halwa stays fresh for 90 days from the manufacturing date.

Do you provide any free delivery services?

No. The delivery is chargeable.

How many days will it take to deliver the sweets?

We can dispatch the order on the same day. If the delivery location is in Tamil Nadu, one day is enough to deliver. It may take 3-4 days to deliver outside Tamil Nadu.

What are the ingredients in organic karupatti halwa?

We use the traditional ingredients karupatti, coconut oil, wheat flour, and cashew nuts to make the organic halwa with palm jaggery.

Is peanut good for people with diabetes?

Yes. Peanuts have a low Glycemic Index and regulate blood sugar levels. So, eating peanuts is good for people with diabetes.

What are the ingredients of Tirunelveli Masala peanuts?

Our Gomathi brand Nellai Masala Peanut has rice flour, besan flour, salt, curry leaves, chilly powder, and garlic as ingredients.

Is besan healthy for people with diabetes?

Besan is a natural remedy for controlling blood sugar levels. Besan has a glycemic index of just ten and is suitable for diabetic patients.

Do you add any preservatives to increase the shelf life of Masala peanuts?

At Halwa Hub, we do not add any preservatives or artificial colors to our foods.

What is the expiration period of Masala peanuts?

The average shelf-life of Masala peanuts is 21 days.

Are omapodi and kara sevu same?

No. Omapodi is a thin, non-spicy, and salty snack. It has besan flour and ajwain as the main ingredients.

Milaku sevu is thicker and spicier than omapodi. It has coarse pepper powder, ajwain, Jeerakam, and besan flour.

How long will it take to deliver the Nellai Kara Sevu?

The order can be shipped out on the same day. It takes one day to deliver if the recipient is in Tamil Nadu. Outside of Tamil Nadu, delivery could take 3–4 days.

What is the Gomathi Tirunelveli Milaku Sevu expiration date?

For 21 days after the date of manufacture, our Gomathi brand special Tirunelveli milaku sevu remains fresh.

Do you add any preservatives to increase the shelf life of the kara sevu?

Our Gomathi brand products don't have any preservatives or artificial colors.

What is the difference between porivilanga and nei vilanga?

The main ingredients of porivilanga are roasted rice flour and palm jaggery. But in nei vilanga, moong dal flour is used instead of rice powder.

What is moong dal called in Tamil?

In Tamil, moong dal is known as paasiparuppu.

Do you add any preservatives to increase the shelf life of the Nei Vilanga?

No. At Halwa Hub, we do not add any preservatives or artificial colors to our foods.

What is the expiration date of Nei vilanga?

The average shelf-life of Nei vilanga is 21 days.

What are the health advantages of ajwain?

Active enzymes in ajwain increase the discharge of stomach acids, reducing bloating, gas, and indigestion. The herb can treat peptic ulcers and esophageal, stomach, and intestinal sores..

I reside outside of Tamil Nadu. How many days will it take to deliver omapodi?

We deliver our products through courier and can deliver within four days outside Tamil Nadu.

What is the expiry period of omapodi?

Our special omapodi stays fresh and crispy for 21 days from the manufacturing date.

What are the ingredients of omapodi?

Besan flour, rice flour, ajwain seeds, and salt are the key ingredients of omapodi.

Is seeval healthy for us?

Seeval contains pepper and garlic, which are good for health. Fibers and antioxidants are also present in the seeval.

Can we eat seeval when in diet?

Of course. You can have seeval snacks even when you are on a diet. It contains fiber and antioxidants. It is low in calories, carbohydrates, and fats. It helps you to maintain a healthy weight.

What are the ingredients of Tirunelveli seeval?

Our Gomathi brand Nellai seeval has rice flour, besan flour, salt, pepper, and garlic as ingredients. Pepper and garlic give it a unique native special aroma.

Are ribbon pakoda and seeval the same?

Ribbon pakoda and seeval are the same. The ingredients may differ from place to place according to their native recipe. The ingredients give a distinct flavor and taste to the snacks.

Is besan good for people with diabetes?

Besan is regarded as an efficient natural remedy for regulating blood sugar levels. The glycemic index of besan is only 10. It makes it suitable for diabetic patients.

Why is Ghee Mysore Pak soft and ordinary Mysore Pak hard?

When prepared with less ghee, the product is hard and porous; when made with more ghee, the product is soft and dense. Mysore Pak becomes porous as moisture from the sugar syrup escapes as steam through the besan flour. Adding extra ghee patches the pores, making the Mysore Pak soft and smooth.

What is the expiry period of Tirunelveli's special Ghee Mysore Pak?

Our Gomathi brand Tirunelveli Special Ghee Mysore Pak stays fresh for 21 days from the date of manufacture.

Can you deliver Mysore Pak outside Tamil Nadu?

Yes. Halwa Hub sells Mysore Paks all over India. We have a tie-up with private courier services to deliver our sweets and savouries.

Why is it named Mysore Pak?

One of the largest towns in the Indian state of Karnataka, Mysore, is where it first emerged, hence the name.

What is the expiration period of the Gomathi Special Mixture?

Gomathi special mixture stays fresh for 21 days from the date of manufacturing.

What is an Indian mixture snack?

A mixture snack, called "mixture" in South Indian states such as Kerala and Tamilnadu, is a crunchy and tasty savoury available in all sweet shops and bakeries. It combines omapodi, fried gram dal, peanuts, kara boondhi, and curry leaves.

What makes the Gomathi Tirunelveli mixture a special treat?

The particular Tirunelveli snack is flavorful and crispy. Due to its moderate spiciness, even children can savour this delicacy. It tastes fantastic with tea and ghee halwa. It is freshly prepared with premium ingredients.

How long would it take to deliver the special mixture snack?

The item can be dispatched on the same day. If the addressee is in Tamil Nadu, delivery takes place in a single day. The delivery of sweets and snacks might take three to four days outside Tamil Nadu.

Can Nellai's special mixture be delivered to north India?

Yes. Our items are shipped anywhere in India by Halwa Hub. We have a partnership with courier services to assist with the delivery of sweets and savoury foods throughout India.

What flour is used to make Mysore Pak?

Roasted besan flour is used to make Mysore Pak. Roasting makes the besan aromatic.

Why is Mysore Pak porous?

Mysore Pak becomes porous as moisture from the sugar syrup escapes as steam through the besan flour.

What is the expiry period of Tirunelveli special Mysore Pak?

Our Gomathi brand Tirunelveli Special Mysore Pak stays fresh for 21 days from the date of manufacture.

Do you have any minimum order quantity limits?

No. We can ship any quantity across India.

Can you deliver Mysore Pak outside Tamil Nadu?

Yes. Halwa Hub sells Mysore Pak all over India. We have partnered with private courier services to deliver our sweets and savouries.