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Discover the Taste of Home with SWAK Instant Gravy Mix

A spread of Indian dishes with the Swak logo

Written for working women balancing careers and kitchens, bachelors, hostel students and food lovers who want authentic taste without the effort. The answer: instant gravy mix.

Your favourite dish, ready in just 10 minutes. A triple-layered pack keeps the paste fresh for up to 12 months. Choose your dish, pick a gravy, and get back to “maa ke haath ka khana” – the taste of mother’s cooking.

We made it possible!

  1. Time-saving delicacies

    Skip the prep. Flavours that taste like they simmered for hours, ready in 10 minutes.

  2. Authentic taste

    Traditional regional recipes – Malvani, Kolhapuri, Marathwada, Punjabi and more – made the way they are at home.

  3. Fresh for 12 months

    Retort-processed, triple-layered packs keep the gravy fresh without refrigeration until you open them.

  4. No preservatives

    No chemical preservatives, no artificial colours and no artificial flavours.

  5. Endlessly versatile

    One pack works with veggies, paneer, sprouts, eggs, chicken or mutton – curries, marinades and more.

  6. For every food lover

    Busy professionals, students and anyone who loves good food.

  7. Embrace the modern kitchen

    Traditional taste with contemporary convenience.

Before & after

The traditional way vs the Swak way

The traditional way: shopping, then chopping onions, tomatoes and paneer, then cooking for hours
BeforeThe traditional way
The Swak way: paneer plus a Swak gravy pack becomes a ready paneer curry
AfterThe Swak way

Meet our founders

Swak Foods founders Ashutosh Khandkar and Sachin Wadbudhe
  • Sachin Wadbudhe

    Co-founder

    Engineer and marketing expert. He came up with the idea for Swak during the COVID-19 lockdown.

  • Ashutosh Khandkar

    Co-founder

    MBA and serial entrepreneur. He leads the food side of the business.

Frequently asked questions

How to use these gravies?

Add SWAK Gravy to your favourite veggies or meat, add water if you like, then heat and stir for 10 mins – your meal is ready.

How many people does 1 pack serve?

One 150 g pack serves 4 to 6 people.

Are these gravies for veg or non-veg recipes?

Both – use them for any food you prefer.

Do you use preservatives?

No. SWAK does not use any preservatives.

How should I store it?

Unopened packs keep for 12 months without refrigeration. Once opened, refrigerate and use promptly.

Do I need to add oil?

Oil is already included; add more to taste if you like.

Get in touch

Swak Foods Pvt Ltd
Office no 213, M Space, Nehru Nagar Rd, Pimpri,
Pune, Maharashtra 411018