If you’ve got a sibling living abroad, you know the drill; every video call starts with, “Ugh, I miss maa ke haath ka khana.” And honestly, it hits you right in the feels. Because as much as we can send Rakhis, cards or even quirky gifts, nothing replaces the taste of home.
This Raksha Bandhan, Uniessential is teaming up with Foodpost and bringing Rakhi gift ideas for Indian students overseas. We are here to make sure your brother or sister can get exactly that: the comfort of homemade Indian food, no matter where they are in the world.
Why homemade food is the perfect Raksha Bandhan gift for siblings abroad
Sure, chocolates and mugs are nice. But when your sibling is thousands of miles away, juggling studies, work and adulting in a foreign country, the thing they crave most is comfort. And comfort often comes in the form of mom’s rajma, dal or paneer butter masala.
The problem? Sending fresh food abroad isn’t exactly easy (unless you’ve figured out how to smuggle dal through airport security… which we don’t recommend).
That’s where Foodpost’s dehydrated Indian meals come in.
How to send homemade Indian food abroad with Foodpost
Foodpost takes your favourite home-cooked meals, yes, that exact recipe from your mom’s kitchen and dehydrates them. The result is a lightweight, travel-friendly pack that keeps all the flavour and nutrition intact, without spoiling.This way, you can send homemade Indian food abroad.
So, if your brother is in the UK or the US and constantly texting you about how much he misses maa’s rajma-chawal, you can literally send him that exact rajma in a form that’s easy to rehydrate and enjoy. Just add water, heat it up, and suddenly, he’s back at the family dining table in his head.
Rakhi care package ideas for brothers overseas
Here’s what we’re imagining for you:
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A packet (or three) of their favourite home recipes, dehydrated by Foodpost
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A Rakhi from Uniessential that you’ve picked with love
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A small note or Polaroid that will make them smile
It’s practical, thoughtful and totally heartwarming, a way of saying “I’m still looking out for you, even from miles away.”
Why this Raksha Bandhan gift idea stands out
Because it’s more than food. It’s keeping a tradition alive. It’s that reminder that no matter how far we travel, we’re still tied together, by a thread, a memory and yes, even by a bowl of steaming hot rajma.
So this Raksha Bandhan, skip the generic online gifts. Send them something that feels like home. Send them love in a lunchbox.
