Remember school days, when you would wait for the final bell to ring, just so you could dash out and run outside to buy your favourite chatpata after-school snacks like imli, kaccha kairi, amla, and more. What if we told you we found some desi brands that are bringing that old-school nostalgia back with their tasty candies and snacks? Intrigued? Read on for more.
School Time Nostalgia: These Brands Get That Spicy Imli And Amla Right
Go Desi
Go Desi is taking our favourite nostalgic flavours and turning them into tasty lollipops, but with an Indian twist. Their pops are all-natural and made with no added flavourings or preservatives. Craving the sweet-sour hit of tamarind or maybe the sweetness of aam? You'll find it here.
Great for: Imli Pops
Tummy Pops
If you loved eating that candy-coated sauf, chatpata imli goli, kacchi kairi sweets and more as a kid, then Tummy Pops is just what you've been looking for. They have a range of tasty mukwas, all made in small batches with fresh and wholesome ingredients. Plus tons of flavours that will remind you of school days.
Great for: All types of mukwas and digestives
Mr. Merchant
If the 90s were your happy place, then Mr. Merchant will take you right back there again. They have a huge selection of classic candies in sweet, sour and tangy flavours that are sure to remind you of your childhood. Think chulbuli imli, kala katta candy, orange candy, and more.
Great for: Classic 90s candy
Happiness Inside
Happiness Inside from Delhi nmakes everything from khatta meetha candy, and mukhwas to chutney powders, pickles and healthy snacks. But hey, we're here for the nostalgia and they do that well too. Think imli candy, aam papad, raw mango candy, anar dana and more.
Great for: Khatta meetha candy
Khokha
If you're craving some classic Indian snacks, you've come to the right place. Khokha has a great selection of healthy options as well as nostalgic favourites like gud chana, chatpata imli candy, chatpata aam papad, amla ginger bites and more.
Known for: Indian snacks with a healthy twist