Jackfruit Pickle | Kathal ka Achaar (250/500 gm Jars)
Jackfruit Pickle | Kathal ka Achaar (250/500 gm Jars)
Jackfruit Pickle | Kathal ka Achaar (250/500 gm Jars)
Jackfruit Pickle | Kathal ka Achaar (250/500 gm Jars)
Jackfruit Pickle | Kathal ka Achaar (250/500 gm Jars)
Jackfruit Pickle | Kathal ka Achaar (250/500 gm Jars)
Jackfruit Pickle | Kathal ka Achaar (250/500 gm Jars)
Jackfruit Pickle | Kathal ka Achaar (250/500 gm Jars)
Jackfruit Pickle | Kathal ka Achaar (250/500 gm Jars)
Jackfruit Pickle | Kathal ka Achaar (250/500 gm Jars)

Jackfruit Pickle | Kathal ka Achaar (250/500 gm Jars)

Tastes : Spicy and Tangy

✔️ Made with Kathal locally grown in Mithila, including nearby areas of Darbhanga & Samastipur
✔️ The Kathal is steamed, and sun-dried - both, to bring softness. Made in MUSTARD Oil.
✔️ Homemade, Sun-Dried, Traditional Pickle from Mithilanchal in Bihar.
✔️ Store in a cool dry place. Use a fresh, dry spoon to take the pickle out.

Delivery Time: 3-7 Days across 🇮🇳
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Weight: 500 Grams
Rs. 499.00

Traditional Recipes

Our recipes have been handed over by ancestors and perfected over decades of experiences

Local & Safe Ingredients

All our ingredients are typically found in Mithila. We buy them from local farmers and traders.

Dried Naturally in the Sun

Pickles spend as long as 20 days in the sun to properly absorb the Masale before they are packed.

More About the Pickle

One of the tastiest Bihari pickles, soft chunks of Jackfruit blended in rich spices and mustard oil. The right balance of spicy and tangy. Made by steaming the Jackfruit before sun-drying.

Ingredients used in this Jackfruit Pickle,

include Jackfruit, Mustard Oil, Turmeric, Red Chilli Powder, Coriander Powder, Cumin, Nigella Seeds, Carom Seeds, Fenugreek, Fennel Seeds, Yellow Mustard, Black Mustard, Asafoetida, Aamchoor, Black Salt, Salt.

How We Prepare Jackfruit Pickle:

The Kathal used for pickling at JhaJi Store is sourced from local areas in Darbhanga and Samastipur, where farmers have been cultivating them for decades. We believe in supporting local farmers and ensuring the quality of our ingredients.

To provide you with a glimpse into the process, we interviewed one of the farmers in the region. Here's a brief summary of the conversation:

" Typically, when the Kathal weighs around 3 to 4 kilograms, we bring it to the factory. As you can see here, the farmers are continuously growing Kathal and supplying it to us. We conducted an interview with one of the farmers, and you can find it below."

The preparation process begins early in the morning when the jackfruit arrives at our kitchen factory from the farm. 

Upon the jackfruit's arrival, the first step is to sort the Kathal based on their age and size. We specifically choose raw jackfruits that weigh between 3 to 4 kilograms for pickling. Ripe jackfruits have a tendency to ripen further, become sweeter, turn yellow in color, and develop larger seeds. Their texture also becomes chewier rather than remaining soft.

Spices are mostly sourced locally from farmers and bazar samitis in Samastipur. We buy whole spices and clean, roast, and ground them in our kitchen factory.

Mustard Oil is brought in from Rajasthan. We test it regularly for purity and quality.


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RECIPE: The Process of Preparation

Starts with the Kathal arriving early at 6 AM from the farms to our kitchen factory. They were mostly plucked last evening.

 

Step 1: Cutting & Steaming the Jackfruit

  • Begin by cutting the jackfruit into small pieces.
  • Steam the jackfruit pieces to soften them

 

Step 2: Preparing the Marination

  • Transfer the steamed jackfruit pieces to a vessel. We typically make pickles in 30 kg batches.
  • Add 1 kg of salt, along with some turmeric, to the jackfruit.
  • Allow the mixture to marinate for 28 to 48 hours. During this marination period, avoid touching or stirring the jackfruit.


Step 3: Adding the Spice Mixture

  • Once 12 to 48 hours have passed after the jackfruit has been steamed and marinated, it's time to add the spices and mustard oil.
  • Prepare a spice mixture in advance by combining a variety of spices such as turmeric, red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin, nigella seeds, carom seeds, fenugreek, fennel seeds, yellow mustard, black mustard, asafoetida, amchoor, black salt, and regular salt in calculated proportions.
  • Add the spice mixture to the vessel containing the marinated jackfruit.
  • Pour in mustard oil and thoroughly stir and mix the entire mixture.


Step 4: Sun Drying the Pickle

  • At this stage, the pickle is still not ready to eat. It requires a minimum of 10 days of sun drying.
  • Place the vessel with the jackfruit pickle in a sunny area and allow it to dry for at least 10 days.
  • Sun drying helps the jackfruit to further soften, allowing the flavors of the spices to meld together, resulting in a unique, traditional taste.


Step 5: Serving and Storing the Pickle

  • After sun drying the jackfruit pickle is ready to be served.
  • Store the pickle in airtight containers called "Martabans."
  • The pickles are shipped to customers as per their orders.

 

Jackfruit Pickle with Khichdi

Kathal Pickle holds a special place in the hearts of the people in Mithilanchal, who relish its authentic taste and savor it with various dishes, including local favorites like poori, paratha, and dal-chawal.


Jackfruit Pickle or Kathal ka Achaar is sold as part of New Launch and All Pickle Collection on JhaJi Store.

 

Traditional Recipes

Our recipes have been handed over by ancestors and perfected over decades of experiences

Local & Safe Ingredients

All our ingredients are typically found in Mithila. We buy them from local farmers and traders.

Dried Naturally in the Sun

Pickles spend as long as 20 days in the sun to properly absorb the Masale before they are packed.

Customer Reviews

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Niraj Kumar
“Ghar Ka Swad”

Felt like “Ghar Ka Swad”. when in childhood used to eat Kathal ka Aachar with Yummy Taste, The same feeling we had in Bengaluru after 15 long years. Thank you “JhaJi”

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Vikas Srivastava

Good but a little bit dry

Namaste! 🙏

Humein khushi hai ki aapko hamare pickle pasand aaye! 😊
Aapka feedback ki ye thoda dry laga, humein aur behtar karne ka avsar deta hai. Hum is baat ko apni team tak zarur pahunchaenge aur ispar kaam karenge.

~ Rajan

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Shray Sharma
Acha achar hai

I liked the Kathal pickle. Firse khareedenge Jha ji se.

Namaste Ji,

Thank you for your feedback! We're so glad you liked the Kathal pickle. Looking forward to your next order! 😊

~ Rajan

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Amupama Dwivedi
Oal (yam) pickle was okay, but Kathal (Jackfruit) pickle was not prepared fully

Not as expected. My naani maa (who is no more) used to prepare these pickles and those were really yummy and tasty, and hence I ordered these pickles to have the same taste. Unfortunately, didn't find those tastes. Oal achaar was still okay, but Kathal achaar is not fully prepared (the seed is not soft).
But thanks for introducing Pickle in the market. You need to improve the taste, taste should be yummy.

Namaste Ji,

Thank you for your detailed feedback. We understand that sometimes the seed of the Kathal may remain a bit firm, but we will certainly share your feedback with our team to ensure improvements.

We appreciate your support and are grateful for your kind words about our efforts in bringing these pickles to the market. Rest assured, we will work on enhancing the taste to truly delight you. 🙏

~ Rajan

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Arvind Mishra Mishra
Palatable!

We, all in family loved it. It's palatable and with awesome flavour.

Namaste Ji,

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you and your family loved the achar and enjoyed its flavor. Your satisfaction means a lot to us.

~ Rajan

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HEENA PARWEEN

Awesome taste

Namaste Heena Ji,

Amazing to hear! 🙌 We’re so glad the taste hit the spot for you!

~ Rajan

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Jyothi Menon
Absolutely delicious

Jackfruit pickle is absolutely delicious. What I loved about this pickle is, other than the taste, is the value for money. It is a must buy item.

Namaste Ji,

Thank you for recommending our jackfruit pickle! We're so pleased it met your expectations in both taste and value.

~ Rajan

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KHURSHEED MAZHARI

good taste

Namaste! Your appreciation means a lot to us. Glad you liked it! 🙏

~ Rajan

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Fangirl

This is amazing, I really get sad when it goes out of stock. The taste lingers for quite a long long

Namaste Ji,

Wow, we’re so happy to hear how much you love our pickles! 😊 It’s truly heartwarming to know that the taste lingers and brings joy. We’ll work hard to keep it in stock for you – thank you for your continued support!

~ Rajan

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RANJIT RAUL
Product is just okay...

Pickle is just Okay. My family members didn't like very much.Since I had ordered myself, I will consume it only.Kathal pickles are also made in Berhampur,Odisha which tests better and almost at 50% discount price .

Namaste Ji,

Thanks for your input! If there are particular flavors or styles that your family enjoys, please let us know. We’re always eager to hear suggestions and improve our offerings.

~ Rajan
Marketing Head