Ooty Varkey is not just a biscuit. It is India's Geographical Indication (GI) tagged heritage food from the Nilgiris — holding GI Tag No. 529, granted in 2022. The same legal protection that guards Darjeeling Tea and Basmati Rice now protects Ooty Varkey.
What makes Varkey unlike any other biscuit in India: it is made by hand using a traditional mava starter (fermented from banana, rava, and sugar — not commercial yeast), shaped layer by layer by skilled Nilgiris bakers, and baked in firewood brick ovens that have been used unchanged for 200 years. The entire process takes 12 hours. It cannot be rushed.
OotyMade sources Ooty Varkey exclusively from GI-certified registered bakers in the Nilgiris. Every pack is baked fresh and dispatched within 48 hours. No preservatives — the 20-day shelf life is the natural result of genuine artisan baking.
Available in: Small (bite-sized, perfect for chai dunking) • Big (larger, denser pieces, ideal for eating plain or warm milk soaking) • Combo Packs (both sizes together) • 2KG Bulk (for families and gifting)
