Recipes passed down through generations. Made fresh in our kitchen with no preservatives, no shortcuts, only real ingredients and honest Telangana flavour.
Traditional Sweets
Crispy Snacks
Hand-ground PicklesEvery item is prepared fresh to order using traditional recipes from Telangana's culinary heritage.
11 itemsArisalu, Madatha Kaja, Gulab Jamun, Laddu varieties, Gavvalu and more made with pure ghee and natural jaggery.
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6 itemsKarapusa, Murukulu, Karyalu, Sakinalu and more. Crunchy Telangana-style snacks made fresh for every occasion.
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9 itemsMango, Amla, Chicken, Mutton, Fish and more. Slow-ground with hand-selected whole spices and sesame oil.
Explore PicklesOur customers keep coming back for these. Order before stock runs out.
BestsellerBoneless mutton slow-cooked with whole spices. Our number one seller by a wide margin.
Festival SweetTraditional Telangana sweet made with rice flour and pure jaggery syrup. A festival staple.
Tea-TimeLight airy rice puffs seasoned with chilli and curry leaf. Perfect everyday tea-time snack.
All-SeasonRaw mango hand-cut and ground with mustard seeds and sesame oil. A year-round favourite.
Shailaja Foods was born from a simple desire to share the authentic flavours of Telangana that Shailaja had been perfecting for years in her own kitchen.
Every sweet is made with pure ghee, every pickle hand-ground with fresh whole spices, every snack fried fresh before delivery. We don't use shortcuts because we don't need to.
Based in Karimnagar and proud of it. Our recipes carry the spirit of this region - bold, generous, and made with love.
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We follow a process that has stood the test of generations because good food cannot be rushed.
Locally sourced every morning from Karimnagar market vendors we have trusted for years.
Our masalas are stone-ground at home. No powder packets, no shortcuts - just the real thing.
We prepare your order fresh after you place it. No sitting on a shelf waiting.
Hygienic airtight containers to preserve freshness and flavour all the way to your door.
"The Arisalu took me straight back to my grandmother's house. I have been ordering every Diwali and it never disappoints. The best homemade sweet in Karimnagar."
"The mutton pickle is incredible - exactly like how my mother used to make. I have tried many brands but nothing comes close to Shailaja Foods."
"Ordered the snacks combo for my son's birthday party. Murukulu and Karapusa were a massive hit. Delivery on time and packaging was excellent."
Message us on WhatsApp and we will get your fresh order ready. Free delivery above Rs.500.
Order on WhatsAppMade with pure ghee, natural jaggery and time. Eleven varieties of traditional Telangana sweets prepared fresh to order for your family.
Pure GheeTraditional Telangana sweet made with rice flour fried crisp and coated in jaggery syrup. A festival staple every household loves.
GheeLayered flaky sweet soaked in sugar syrup. A Godavari district classic made the traditional way with pure ingredients.
GheeSoft spongy milk-solid dumplings soaked in rose-scented sugar syrup. Served warm or chilled on request.
GheeSoft flatbread stuffed with chana dal and jaggery filling. An essential sweet for Sankranti and Ugadi celebrations.
JaggeryUrad dal laddus sweetened with pure Karimnagar bellam. High in protein and a traditional post-delivery remedy for new mothers.
MilletFinger millet laddus packed with iron and calcium. Beloved by children and elders alike. A nutritious everyday sweet.
PremiumLoaded with almonds, cashews, dates and pistachios. Our premium gifting choice with no added refined sugar.
GheeClassic temple-style boondi laddus made with chickpea flour boondi, saffron syrup and cardamom. A timeless Indian sweet.
Pure GheeRich melt-in-mouth Mysore Pak made with milk solids and generous pure ghee. A South Indian dessert classic.
JaggeryShell-shaped wheat flour sweets coated in jaggery syrup. A beautiful Telangana Ugadi tradition with a satisfying crunch.
GheeSesame and jaggery sweet balls - a traditional Makar Sankranti specialty from Telangana made the old way.
We never use vanaspati or refined oil in our sweets. Only pure cow ghee goes into everything.
Natural jaggery from Karimnagar farms, not processed white sugar wherever traditional recipes call for it.
Every batch is made after your order comes in. Nothing is pre-made and sitting on a shelf waiting.
Tell us what you need and we will prepare it fresh and deliver to your door.
Order on WhatsAppCrunchy, spiced and fried fresh. Six varieties of traditional Telangana snacks perfect for chai time, gifting, and every celebration.
SpicyLight and airy rice puffs seasoned with dried red chilli, curry leaves and mustard. A Karimnagar tea-time essential. Stays crispy for weeks when stored well in an airtight container.
Mild-SpicyDeep-fried rice flour spirals with a mild spice blend. Crunchy, light and addictive. A favourite choice for gift boxes and festive hampers.
TraditionalUrad dal fritters with a crisp exterior and soft inside, seasoned with green chilli and ginger. Best eaten fresh on order day.
CrunchyRice and lentil flour twisted snacks with sesame seeds, fried to a perfect golden crunch. A classic found in every Telugu household across generations.
Sweet-SpiceCrispy diamond-shaped bites with a hint of sugar and cardamom. A gentle sweet-spice balance that makes them great for children and adults alike.
RiceSesame-studded rice flour spirals made for Makar Sankranti in Telangana. Handmade in traditional patterns, each piece beautifully unique.
Order a combo box for gifting, office parties or bulk orders and enjoy better value.
Karapusa + Murukulu + Karyalu at 250g each. Perfect for everyday chai moments.
All 6 snack varieties at 250g each. Ideal for birthday parties and celebrations.
Any snack at 2kg or more gets special pricing. Great for corporate gifting and events.
WhatsApp us your order. We fry fresh and deliver same day in Karimnagar.
Order on WhatsAppNine varieties slow-ground from whole spices in fresh sesame oil. No preservatives, no powder packets, only traditional craft and real flavour.
VegRaw mango hand-cut and ground with mustard, red chilli and sesame in gingelly oil. The queen of all Telugu pickles and our most ordered item.
VegIndian gooseberry pickle intensely tangy and rich in natural Vitamin C. Made with whole spices and pure sesame oil.
BonelessTender boneless country chicken marinated and cooked in a robust spice base with curry leaves, dried chillies and gingelly oil.
With BoneCountry chicken with bone slow-cooked in spice oil. Deeper flavour than boneless. Traditional village-style preparation method.
BestsellerOur number one bestseller. Tender boneless mutton cooked in a powerful whole-spice masala. Rich deeply flavoured and deeply satisfying.
With BoneBone-in mutton pickle made the traditional way that extracts the most flavour from the bones during the slow cooking process.
BonelessGodavari Koramenu murrel fish boneless, prepared in a tangy-spicy Andhra-style masala base with whole spices.
With BoneTraditional bone-in fish pickle the way it is made in coastal Andhra homes. More texture and deeper flavour than boneless.
PrawnsFresh Godavari prawns marinated in a bold red chilli and garlic masala. Intensely flavourful and deeply loved by seafood fans everywhere.
Traditional sesame oil gives our pickles authentic depth and a natural longer shelf life.
No pre-ground powder. We stone-grind our own masala for every single batch we make.
No artificial preservatives needed. Proper salt and oil ratio is all the preservation required.
Made fresh on order. Karimnagar delivery same day, all India within 3 to 5 days.
Order on WhatsAppReal reviews from real customers. No incentives, no fake stars. Just honest feedback from people who ordered and loved it.
"The Arisalu took me straight back to my grandmother's house in Peddapalli. I have been ordering every Diwali and Ugadi and it has never once disappointed me or my family."
"The mutton pickle is incredible - exactly like how my mother used to make it in our village. I have tried many brands online but nothing comes close to the flavour here."
"Ordered the snacks combo for my son's birthday party. Murukulu and Karapusa were a massive hit with all the guests. Delivery was on time and packaging was excellent throughout."
"I am based in Hyderabad but order fish pickle from Shailaja Foods every season. The Godavari fish pickle reminds me of home every single time. Packaging is excellent with no leaks."
"The Dry Fruit Laddus were perfect for Diwali gifting. Premium presentation, delicious taste and delivered on time. Will definitely order again for the next festival celebration."
"Ordered 3kg of mango pickle for my entire family. Every member loved it. The sourness, spice balance and oil quantity are all perfect. This is genuine avakaya the way it should be."
"The Sakinalu for Sankranti was exactly how my grandmother used to make. Traditional shape, sesame flavour and perfect crunch. Could not believe someone still makes it this authentically."
"Bulk ordered 5kg of sweets for my daughter's wedding. Everything was consistent fresh and beautifully packed. Got so many compliments from all wedding guests. Thank you Shailaja!"
"Prawns pickle was very tasty and my husband absolutely loved it. Only wish the quantity was a bit more. Will definitely order again as the quality is really great for the price."
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