A traditional Bihari preparation, this pickle is made with white bitter gourd grown locally.. Bite into the crunchy finger like pieces, wrapped with a tangy, chatpata masala – blended together in raw mango juice and mustard oil.
Ingredients used in the Bitter Gourd Pickle
include Bitter Gourd, Raw Mango Juice, Mustard, Mustard Oil, Cumin Seeds, Black Mustard, Coriander Powder, Carom Seeds, Nigella Seeds, Fenugreek, Fennel Seeds, Red Chilli Powder, Turmeric, Black Salt, Asafoetida, Salt
RECIPE: How is the pickle prepared?
The pickling starts with selecting the right type of Karela.
Here locally a white variety of bitter gourd is grown, specially for pickling. It has fewer seeds as well. We make sure the fruit used is freshly plucked.
Once the bitter gourd arrives to our kitchen factory, it washed and cleaned, and left in the sun to dry for a couple of hours.
It is then cut into 2 inches long finger like shapes. In case after cutting the karela, all the seeds are red in colour, that karela is rejected as it has become too mature for pickling.
We remove all the seeds, and again the cut pieces are spread out in the sun so that the moisture within gets removed.
The marination of this pickle is different and is done in raw mango’s juice, together with salt and turmeric. This marinated cut karela is left untouched for 12 hours.
After this time has passed, the ground and roasted masalas are added to the pickle along with mustard oil.
It is a relatively easier pickle to sun-dry and takes about 10 days to get ready in good sun-light.
We enjoy this pickle most with aaloo parantha and dahi 😊
Karela (Bitter Gourd) Pickle is sold as part of Mithila Pickles and All Pickle Collection on JhaJi Store
Customer Reviews
I'm a bengali but totally in love with these bihari pickels. Just one advise kindly work on your pricing. Quantity wise price is hitting our pocket. Otherwise taste and quality is on point. Keep it up.
Namaste Ji,
Thank you so much for your feedback! We're thrilled that you love our Bihari pickles, even as a Bengali! 😊 We truly appreciate your suggestion about pricing and will definitely take it into consideration.
Apna pyar aur ashirvaad banaye rakhyeaga, and we’ll keep bringing you the best taste and quality.
~ Rajan
I am eating more praranthas these days just to eat more of these pickles. They remind me of pickles my grandmother used to make. You don't feel the taste of chemicals and preservatives in these pickles. Thank you for these pickles.
Namaste Ji,
That's fantastic to hear! We're thrilled that our pickles have brought back cherished memories of your grandmother's homemade pickles. Your satisfaction means a lot to us.
~ Rajan
Marketing Head
Samson ke tel ki khushbu bhi aur swad bhi. Poore masale haen lekin karela ka swad mojood hai. Masalon ka taste karela ke taste ko over power nahi kar rahe. Sab ne pasand Kiya, mehmano ne bhi.
Namaste Ji,
Thank you for appreciating our pickle! We take pride in crafting our pickles with authentic flavors, ensuring a perfect balance of spices. It's wonderful to hear that everyone, including your guests, enjoyed the unique flavors we bring from Bihar.
~ Rajan
Marketing Head
This karela pickle reminds me of my mother and my childhood days , as karela is my most favourite vegetable , thank-you for bringing back my childhood memories, keep up the good work ,Kalpana ji Uma ji and not to forget Rajan ji u guys have made our lives easier as we do not have to make the karela achaar at home coz ur karela achaar tastes better than homemade , perfectly balanced
.thanking you
Francis Peter
Namaste Ji,
We are deeply touched by your heartfelt words! It brings us immense joy to know that our Karela pickle has not only met but exceeded your expectations. Your appreciation for the superb, fantastic, and fabulous taste warms our hearts. We will certainly pass on your gratitude to Kalpana ji, Uma ji, for their dedication and hard work in creating a product that resonates with you.
Thank you for trusting us to be a part of your culinary journey and for acknowledging the effort we put into making our Pickle.
~ Rajan
Marketing Head
I got your karela ka achar in a very good packing. Taste is good but we miss the authentic taste as it was prepared in my house. We missed homely taste, it may be due to large scale production.
Namaste Ji,
Thank you for trying our Karela ka Achar and appreciating the packaging and taste. We understand that the homely taste holds a special place in our hearts. Your feedback motivates us to improve, and we're dedicated to bringing you the best possible experience.
~ Rajan
Marketing Head
Wow wow wow
Namaste Ji,
Thank you for your enthusiastic review! We are delighted to hear that you loved our Karela (Bitter Gourd) Pickle. Your 'Wow wow wow' made our day! We take pride in offering the best quality and flavorsome pickles to our customers.
Your satisfaction is our ultimate reward. We can't wait to serve you more of our delicious pickles in the future.
~ Rajan
Marketing Head
Takes u back to ur childhood days..!
Namaste Ji,
Thank you, Swetlana Singh, for your superb review of our Karela (Bitter Gourd) Pickle. We're delighted to hear that the taste takes you back to your childhood days.
Your support and appreciation mean a lot to us.
~ Rajan
Marketing Head
It's a rear and very good pickle with Karela PC's.
Personally liked it very much
Very well balanced in terms of taste and quality.
Keep it up 👍
Namaste Ji,
Thank you for taking the time to share your review of our Karela (Bitter Gourd) Pickle. We're delighted to hear that you found it tasty and enjoyed the unique flavor of Karela in our pickle. Your kind words mean a lot to us.
Your appreciation and encouragement inspire us to continue our efforts in delivering exceptional pickles. We are committed to providing you with the best flavors and experiences.
~ Rajan
Marketing Head
It's nice and authenticate taste.
Swaad bahut hi achha hai.
Thank you Mridula ji for your feedback! Glad you liked the taste.