The regular dal chawal and sabzi roti can start feeling dull when you have it too many times. This is where a good, savory pickle comes in and saves the day. The kind of pickle that not only has the authentic Indian taste, but is also free of preservatives. Without compromising on the variety, or your health, here are 5 homemade pickle brands from women entrepreneurs for you.
1. Kalpana Jha - JhaJi Store
Kalpana and Uma Jha’s homegrown pickle brand, Jha Ji Store, brings you the authentic taste of Mithilanchal. The bhabhi-nanad duo had made an appearance on Shark Tank but weren’t given the green light initially. But after experiencing their brand firsthand when Vinita Singh’s mother placed an order, it didn’t take long for Vineeta and Namita Thapar to invest 85 Lakhs in the business. The pickles by this women entrepreneur’s brand are made with locally sourced fruits and vegetables, and are without any preservatives, additives, or colors. Check out their range of sweet, spicy, and even salty pickles, like mango, red chili, and garlic, on their website.
Women Listed Profile: https://womenlisted.com/kalpanajha
2. Simmi Garg - Laddu Pinni
You might think Simmi Garg’s Laddu Pinni is predominantly all about sweets, but she also has a range of homemade pickles. This woman-led brand has a variety of pickles to offer, like red chili, lemon, carrot, and garlic. One of their most popular pickles is the ‘Punjabi Aam Ka Achaar’. It is made using kachi ghaani mustard oil, freshly ground spices, and high quality Ramkela mangoes. Their pickles are not only a great way to spice up your daily meals, but they also have health benefits, like their green chili pickle is filled with antioxidant properties. If you are ready to place your order, get in touch with them through their Women Listed profile, or their Instagram.
Women Listed Profile: https://womenlisted.com/simmy.g
3. Anamika Bhujel - Himalayan Organic Life
If you are looking to add the authentic taste of Himalayan pickles to your food, Anamika Bhujel’s homemade pickles are the ones for you. Himalayan Organic Life offers a lot of options of pickles in their catalog like masala-stuffed long red chili, radish, mango, olive, gooseberry (amla), and green peas (mattar). They also have a unique product called the ‘Dhule Achaar’. This is a dust pickle that is prepared by Nepali communities, and has great nutritional value on top of being an appetizer. This woman-led brand is established in North Bengal and promotes fair trade of natural and organic produce. Visit their website to place your order.
Women Listed Profile: https://womenlisted.com/anamikabhujel
4. Neeli Oberoi - Aur Yeh
Neeli Oberoi’s homemade pickle brand, Aur Yeh, gives you options that you would probably not find anywhere else. Instead of going for the quintessential mangoes and carrots, they have a range of non- vegetarian pickles like Pork Pickle, Fish Pickle, and Mutton Pickle. These are good for 3 months after opening, and the bottle itself should be refrigerated to increase the shelf life. All you have to do is take them out 15 minutes before you consume them. You can eat them with rotis, bread, or rice. Their chicken pickle, which is free of preservatives and additives, can also be enjoyed on its own. You can place your order on their website.
Women Listed Profile: https://womenlisted.com/neelioberoi1
5. Usharani Padhy - Home Bliss
Home Bliss, founded by Usharani Padhy, is a homemade pickle brand that has all natural and unadulterated ingredients, and is also FSSAI approved. If you love mango pickle but can’t seem to find the right flavor, this woman-led brand has both sweet and spicy varieties of it. You also get the option of having the mangoes grated or whole. For those who want something sweeter, they also have the ‘Honey Mango Pickle’. They also have pickles of tomatoes, garlic, lemon, and green chili. Their Instagram profile has behind-the-scenes clips of them making the pickles, which is where you can also find their details to place your order.
Women Listed Profile: https://womenlisted.com/usharani
Pickles are a staple in any Indian household, and our meals often feel empty without them. For some tangy and sweet additions to your food, check out the homemade pickle brands of these women entrepreneurs. Their varieties and preservative-free ingredients will not only taste good, but also be great for your health.
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