Chaitanya HalgekarDEC 16, 2025
Ten Indian Snacks Gifts For Christmas: Ideal for NRIs Abroad
Christmas in India is a wonderful blend of twinkling lights, midnight mass and family gatherings. The tables are laden with delicious festive treats.
Nothing brings home the warmth of India to NRIs who live abroad like the aromas of freshly baked plum cakes, the sweetness and joy of a traditional mithai box or the joy of baking bebinca, etc.
Surprise your family and friends (or yourself!) this year! Authentic Indian baking mixes and snacks are available for worldwide shipping. OLRAA delivers India's festive flavours to your door, whether you want Goan Christmas Sweets, classic Christmas plum cake, or cake and pancake mixes for making celebration sweets.
The 10 best Indian snacks that NRIs will love for Christmas:
1. Almond House Plum Cake
A rich plum cake with lots of fruit is a must for any Indian Christmas. Almond House, the legendary bakery in Hyderabad, makes one of the best alcohol-free plum cakes in the country. This is nostalgia at its best. Packed with nuts and tutti-frutti goodness, it's a pure delight in every bite.
Ideal for Christmas hampers and evening chai. So, if you are a cake lover, this cake is a must-have in your Christmas collection for this year.
2. Almond House Whole Wheat Jaggery Cake
Want to enjoy cakes but also be conscious about health? Here is the solution for you. This is the healthier version of the traditional plumcake! This guilt-free cake is made with whole wheat and mineral-rich Jaggery, instead of refined sugar. It still provides the festive warmth that we all desire. Ideal for health-conscious foreign families who are looking for authentic taste but without sugar overload. Buy it on OLRAA today and get it delivered to your doorstep across 80+ countries.
3. Almond House Whole Wheat Jam Cake with Almonds
Add generous amounts of roasted almonds to the cake above. This version is crunchy, naturally sweet and 100% vegetarian. It has become a favourite among NRIs who miss the "gharjaisa" Christmas Cake.
The best part of this cake is its incredible taste. It comes loaded with the goodness of wheat and has the best flavour of almond. This combo, along with the heartful conversations with friends and family, makes this cake an ideal companion during your Christmas celebrations.
4. Blue Bird Cake Mix Vanilla (500g)
You want to make your own Christmas cake, but you are short on time. Then here is the solution. Blue Bird Vanilla Cake Mix has been a popular Indian brand for decades. Add eggs, oil and water, and you will have a delicious vanilla sponge in just 30 minutes. You can use it to make trifles, layered cake or teatime slices. This is a must-have in every NRI's kitchen!
When it comes to cakes, Blue Bird is the brand you can always trust. It is synonymous with tasty, flavourful and yummy cakes with a home-made feel. If you are somebody who likes to explore a bit, then this cake is the best for you, as it helps in making a wonderful treat which tastes good and also gives space for your creativity.
5. Betty Crocker Cake Mix Choco Fudge Rich chocolate
This is the cake you want when you are looking for a rich, chocolatey treat that tastes as if it were made in a high-end Indian bakery. This rich, fudgy cake is foolproof and perfect for a black forest log or Christmas chocolate log. Betty Crocker is the go-to recipe for NRIs who want to achieve bakery results at home.
The richness of taste and the goodness of the ingredients is what makes this cake a good addition to your Christmas cake collection. A favourite among all age groups, this cake brings a delightful experience to your taste buds.
6. Betty Crocker French Vanilla Cake mix
It is light, fragrant and extremely versatile. You can use it to make cupcakes, layer cake, or Indian-style cakes with rose or cardamom flavours. Combine it with whipped crème and fresh fruit for an elegant dessert at Christmas.
The cake has no preservatives or any artificial colors. So it brings the natural goodness to the forefront and alleviates your Christmas fun. Its 3-step cooking process is simple and highly effective and makes the cake-processing experience seamless.
7. Betty Crocker Triple Choco Brownie Mix
Because Christmas deserves extra chocolate! This mix will give you fudgy, gooey brownies with three types of chocolate. Serve them warm with vanilla ice cream for a holiday party hit. The goodness of chocolate which this cake holds is exactly what you need to make these Christmas celebrations the best one!
It is very easy to make and offers a lot of room for creativity. So, for all the cake lovers who wish to try out their culinary skills this Christmas, this cake is a must-try adventure.
8. Foodstrong Oats & Millet Pancake Mix Chocolate Banana
Healthily start your Christmas morning! This gluten-free, protein-packed pancake mix contains oats and millets as well as real bananas and dark chocolate. There is no refined flour or preservatives added. Just wholesome Indian supergrains. These fluffy pancakes are loved by both kids and adults.
9. Diabexy Breakfast Pancake Mix Sugar-Free
Diabexy Pancake Mix is specially created for diabetics or those who live a low-carb life. It allows everyone to enjoy the Christmas breakfast without worrying. It is made with almond flour and is sweetened using sweeteners, saving calories. The taste of this mix can be surprising but it keeps blood sugar under check. It's a thoughtful gift to send overseas for grandparents or parents.
10. Order Bebinca and Kulkuls to complete the Goan Christmas touch.
Don't forget authentic Goan Christmas Sweets when you order our baking mixes:
- Bebinca, a traditional Goan dessert consisting of layers
- Homemade Kulkuls: A curly, sugar-coated fried pastry
- Neoris Dodol and Milk Cream
Limited quantities of these sweets are available on OLRAA during the Christmas season. They're perfect for bringing a taste of Goan Christmas to your holiday abroad.
Why Make Indian Christmas Hampers this Year?
You don't have to miss out on Indian traditions just because you live abroad. OLRAA allows you to:
- Online shopping for Indian sweets is easy.
- Send Indian sweets to USA, UK Canada Australia UAE Singapore and 25+ other cou n, tr i ,es
- Recreate Christmas memories of plum cake
- Celebrate with sweets that are just like the ones you remember from "home"
Are you ready to spread Christmas cheer the Indian way?
Visit OLRAA.com to build your perfect hamper today. We have everything you need to satisfy your NRI family's festive cravings, whether it's Almond House plum cake, Betty Crocker baking mixes, or sugar-free options.
No matter where you are in the world, I wish you a truly Indian, delicious and nostalgic Christmas!