Handmade in Darbhanga, Mithila
No Time To Make Achar. Why Settle?
You didn't have the days it takes, or the aangan, or the time. We did, and made it to the same standard you'd hold yourself to.
The offer
5 Traditional Pickles Sample Pack (No Garlic)
5 x 150g Jars · 750g total
Optional: add Makhana Kheer Mix (2 x 50g) for ₹799
Five garlic-free flavours in one pack, so you find your favourite before
- ✓ Free shipping, 3–7 days, across India
- ✓ Easy refunds or replacements
- ⚠ All five pickles keep for 18 months, stored cool and dry
How do we actually make this
Here's What You Didn't Have The Days, Time, Or Space For
You know what real achar takes, the cutting, the curing, the days spent waiting on the sun to finish what it starts. What you didn't have was the days, the time, or even the space for it, a courtyard, a rooftop, somewhere the sun could actually reach. Here's exactly what filled that gap, jar by jar.
Oal, ginger, and green chilli go in for Oal Barobara in genuinely equal parts, barobara means equal, grated by hand and mixed with spices and mustard oil before it's left to cure in the sun.
Kathal is steamed first to soften the pieces, then marinated and mixed with a tangy spice blend before it sun-dries.
Mithila Special Mango is cut and cured in salt and turmeric, then mixed with the spice blend and left in the sun for eight to ten days.
Kuccha Mango is grated fresh and prepared in its own distinct spice blend, with nothing added to soften its natural sourness.
Khatt-Meethi Mango is the exception, cooked slowly over a low flame until it turns syrupy and sweet-sour, then aged in jars rather than sun-cured.
Five jars, five flavours
What’s actually in the pack
Grated Oal (Suran/Jimikand) Pickle — Oal Barobara
Tangy · Spicy · Gingery
Equal quantities of grated oal, ginger, and green chilli. Lemon juice neutralises oal’s natural itch-causing compounds, and it matures slowly so the flavours settle without any raw bite.
Best with: roti, dal-chawal, poori, dahi-choora
18 mo shelf
Mithila Special Mango Pickle (Bihari Aam ka Achar)
Tangy · Spicy · Robust
Made from raw mango sourced from Darbhanga district — Malda, Bijju, Kalkatiya, or Sukul varieties. Cut skin-on, salted for 48 hours, then matured in the sun for 8–10 days under a protective layer of oil.
Best with: dal-chawal, roti-sabzi, khichdi
18 mo shelf
Kuccha Mango (Grated) Pickle
Bracingly tart ·Zingy · Kalonji-nutty
Peak-season raw mango, grated fresh with nothing added to soften its sourness. A masala built around kalonji, mustard, and fennel is folded through, then sealed with cooled mustard oil.
Best with: curd rice, mixed straight into hot rice
18 mo shelf
Khatt-Meethi Mango Pickle
Sweet · Sour ·Warming
Mango salted and rested. Then sugar roughly equal to their weight is added. Cooked slowly over a low flame with the spices mix until it thickens into a sweet-sour chutney.
Best with: samosas, mathri, evening snacks
18 mo shelf
Kathal (Jackfruit) Pickle
Earthy · Hearty ·Savoury
Raw jackfruit, 3–4 kg each, cut into chunks and steamed only until tender, never fried. Marinated in salt and turmeric, then mixed with roasted spices and mustard oil, sun-matured for a minimum of 10 days
Best with: dal-chawal, roti-sabzi, khichdi
18 mo shelf
Who makes it
Two women, one family's recipes
Kalpana Jha learned to pickle from her own mother and mausi, in the kind of kitchen where nobody writes down a recipe because everybody already knows when something’s wrong with it: too little sun, too rushed a rest, lemon skipped. That’s the standard carried into JhaJi Store. Uma Jha runs the winter batches, Oal Barobara and Kathal included, because both depend on timing against the season that only comes with having done this for years.
Nothing here is disclosed because a label requires it. It’s disclosed because these are the exact things Kalpana and Uma would check themselves, on anyone else’s jar, before trusting it
This is JhaJi Store — Handmade in Mithila. Just like home.
What people are saying
Real reviews, this pack
"These are the best homemade pickles that you can buy online. The whole process is super smooth and convenient. The packaging was great and the taste was superior and authentic"
— Neelabh Kumar
"With today's busy lifestyle and time constraints, preparing such traditional pickles isn't always possible. The moment we opened, the aroma of rai ka tel and masala was enough to give it a full 5-star rating. We are extremely happy with these pickles and will surely order more"
— Pawan Tiwari
"Now the headache of making pickles is over. What a delicious taste you provided in all the samples. Now it's only a click away, and the delights are at my home. Wonderful initiative. Now I am a regular customer of yours. Stay blessed"
— Ajit Shrivastava
Frequently asked questions
Before you add to cart
Ingredients & Recipe
What’s actually inside this pack?
Five jars, 150g each: Grated Oal (Barobara), Mithila Special Mango, Kuccha Mango (Grated), Khatt-Meethi Mango, and Kathal (Jackfruit). All five are made with mustard oil and hand-ground spices, with no preservatives.
Does this pack contain garlic?
No. All five pickles are completely garlic-free.
Is anything added for shelf life, preservatives, vinegar, or artificial colour?
No preservatives or artificial colour in any of the five, and no vinegar.
Is this vegetarian/vegan?
Yes, all five pickles are fully plant-based.
Spice Level & Taste
How spicy is this pack overall?
A mixed range. Khatt-Meethi Mango is the gentlest; Mithila Special Mango and Kathal sit in the middle; Oal Barobara and Kuccha Mango are sharper.
Which one should a first-time or spice-sensitive person start with?
Khatt-Meethi Mango, followed by Kathal. Both are more savoury-sweet than aggressively hot.
Sourcing & Process
Where are these actually made?
In Darbhanga, Bihar, by Kalpana Jha and Uma Jha, following their family’s recipes.
Why is there a layer of oil on top when I open the jar?
Completely normal with real mustard-oil pickling. Give it a gentle stir before serving.
How long does the sun-curing take?
It varies by pickle, Oal Barobara and Kathal cure about 10 days, Mithila Special Mango 8–10 days. Khatt-Meethi Mango is the exception, cooked rather than sun-cured.
Does the pickle darken over time?
Yes, slight darkening is expected and natural, a result of the mustard oil, spices, and sun-maturation.
Shipping & Storage
How long does delivery take?
3–7 days, and shipping is free across India.
Are the jars safe for shipping and travel?
Yes — these come in sturdy plastic jars rather than glass, specifically for the sample pack, to reduce breakage risk in transit.
What's the shelf life?
18 months from manufacturing on all five jars. The Makhana Kheer Mix, if added, keeps for 6 months.
Does this need refrigeration?
No, not under normal conditions. In very humid climates, refrigerating after opening can help, but it isn't required.
What if my jar arrives damaged, leaking, or with the wrong flavour?
Contact us and we'll sort out a replacement or refund — no back and forth required.
Buying Decision
Is this good for someone who’s never tried JhaJi Store before?
Yes, this is specifically why the pack exists. Five flavours, smaller jars, lower commitment than buying a full-size jar of something you haven't tasted yet.
What’s the difference between this and buying the individual jars?
Same recipes, same process, smaller 150g format instead of the standard 250g/500g sizes. Once you know your favourites, the full-size jars work out as better value per gram.
Should I get this or the With Garlic pack?
If you want every jar garlic-free, choose this pack. If two of the five jars using garlic don’t matter to you, the With Garlic pack adds Lal Mirch Bharua, Garlic Ginger Green Chilli Mix, and Tomato Garlic Chilli Chutney.
Can I gift this?
Yes, especially to anyone avoiding garlic by preference or diet. You can add a note with your order .
