We Are Ready To Cook! Are You?

We came from humble origins, small in size but big on taste. 

The then one-woman operation is now one of the leading manufacturers and exporters of traditional Maharashtrian Ready-To-Cook food products.

Bharti Vaidya, along with her late husband Raja Vaidya founded Dhanashree Gruha Udyog in her kitchen at the age of 45.

We began when the concept of instant mixes was in its infancy. Rising incomes and lack of time helped this concept steamroll its way in Mumbai market. 

Working professionals, trekkers and travelers, students and professionals going abroad, NRIs have always been the major beneficiaries.

We crafted the art of retaining flavors and aroma of a home-cooked meal. You get the best of both worlds, as our products are nutritious as well as easy to make.

Over the years we have evolved, focussing relentlessly on the simplicity and taste of the varied range of products that we offer. Our food is as flamboyant as our culture is.

In the course of our journey, our patrons showered us with immense love. 

How It Started

They say ‘Eating is a Necessity but Cooking is an Art’. Taking this art to the next level, 55 years young Bharti Vaidya, a sociopreneur based in Thane, designed Easy-To-Cook & Quick-To-Serve’ recipes bereft of chemicals and preservatives. It started out of supporting home finances, she decided to grind flours and then designed the idea of giving easier versions of the same flours. Seizing the opportunity in the ‘Fast paced’ lifestyle of Mumbai, thorough experiments began and Dhanashree Gruha Udyog came up with premixes like Instant Upama, Sheera, Chakali Bhajani, Laddoos etc. Ready-To-Cook food items were novel to the Maharashtrian market 15 years ago. Dishes like Kande Pohe, Sabudana Khichadi were witnessed in this instant avataar for the first time. These items were not only tasty and healthy but also time-saving and the portions were sufficient to satisfy one’s groaning belly.

Just when business had gained momentum, Bhartitai lost her husband in 2010 leaving a gaping hole. During these difficult times, her daughters Aditi Lele and Vidula Amdekar stepped up and took control of the business. They started taking bold and innovative marketing decisions, began exploring newer markets and sectors, monitoring changes in Government policies and regulations, forecasting procurement and production costs against volatile raw material. Taking the legacy ahead, they are striving to create more and more traditional recipes in the modern avataar. Because Fast Food Need Not Be Junk Food!!

Our Vision

To revolutionize the Ready-To-Cook-Food industry by leveraging technology and using innovative solutions.

Encouraging use of local & fresh ingredients and moving towards creating a sustainable ecosystem.

Believing & working towards Right to Good Food for All.

Our Mission

Manifesting Culinary Innovation, Ease & Convenience by Offering Healthy & Delicious Ready-To-Cook Food