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Pickles100% vegetarian
हरी मिर्च का अचार
Traditional Green Chilli Pickle
Whole green chillies marinated in cold-pressed mustard oil and bold traditional spices for a fiery, tangy kick.
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Delivery
Pan-India, confirmed on WhatsApp
Shelf life
10–12 months
Pack
250gm pouch
- Whole Green Chilliesहरी मिर्च— thick-skinned, firm variety
- Cold-pressed Mustard Oilकच्ची घानी सरसों का तेल
- Fenugreek Seedsमेथी दाना— whole
- Mustard Seedsराई
- Nigella Seedsकलौंजी
- Turmericहल्दी
- Dried Mango Powderआमचूर— for tartness
- Saltनमक
Pairs well with
The Story
Hari mirch ka achaar occupies a very specific place in a Bihari meal. It is not just heat — it is the sharp, tangy, pungent companion that lifts a plain dal-chawal into something memorable. The kind of achaar where one piece is never enough.
We make ours with thick, firm green chillies that have enough body to absorb the marinade without going soft. Each chilli is slit and packed with a blend of whole spices before being immersed in cold-pressed kachi ghani mustard oil. The natural fermentation that follows over several days develops a complex tang that cannot be rushed or replicated artificially.
The key to a great hari mirch achaar is balance: the chilli brings heat, the mustard oil brings pungency, dried mango powder (amchur) brings sourness, and fenugreek seeds bring that slight bitterness that rounds everything out. Ours has been tested and refined over many batches until every element is in harmony.
When to Enjoy
Daily dal-roti sideParatha and puri companionKhichdi side dishBiryani accompaniment
How to keep it
Make sure the chillies stay submerged under the mustard oil. The jar keeps at room temperature, and it should only ever meet a dry spoon. It contains mustard.
What to eat it with
Serve it with dal and roti, with parathas and puris, on the side of khichdi, or with biryani.
Traditional Green Chilli Pickle: the details
- Ingredients
Whole Green Chillies, Cold-pressed Mustard Oil, Fenugreek Seeds, Mustard Seeds, Nigella Seeds, Turmeric, Dried Mango Powder, Salt
- Available weights
- 250gm and 500gm
- Price
- From ₹160, up to ₹300 depending on the type and weight
- Availability
- In stock
- Shelf life
10–12 months
- Storage
- Keep submerged under the mustard oil layer at all times. Store at room temperature. Never use a wet spoon.
- Delivery
Delivered across India; we confirm delivery timing for your pincode on WhatsApp.
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Frequently asked questions
Whole green chillies, cold-pressed mustard oil, fenugreek seeds, mustard seeds, nigella seeds, turmeric, dried mango powder (amchur) and salt.
It lasts 10–12 months. Keep the chillies submerged under the mustard oil at all times, store the jar at room temperature, and never use a wet spoon.
It is a fiery pickle. The heat of the chilli is balanced with mustard oil, dried mango powder for sourness and fenugreek for a little bitterness.
What our customers say
Verified reviews from our customers on Google.
"The thekua tasted like a delicious homemade cookie — unlike any cookie I've ever had before. And the mango and kathal pickle was absolutely amazing! It was so good that now no other pickle seems to compare."
Shipra Singh
Google review"The desi food was very tasty and had an authentic homemade flavour. 🤗"
Ramit Tiwari
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