Kumaoni Baingan Ka Achar (Uttarakhand-Style Brinjal Pickle)

A robust Kumaoni-style brinjal pickle rooted in the earthy, spice-forward cooking of Uttarakhand.

Our Kumaoni Baingan Ka Achar is made using tender brinjals, slow-cooked and spiced with traditional hill-region masalas. It’s warm, savoury, and deeply aromatic, with flavours that build gently rather than hit all at once.

There’s no vinegar and no preservatives. The brinjal absorbs the spices over time, developing a rounded, comforting depth that feels unmistakably home-style. This is a pickle designed for everyday meals, not just special occasions.

Simple ingredients. Honest technique. Food that feels grounding.

Why you’ll love it

• Made with brinjal and traditional Kumaoni spices

• No vinegar, no preservatives, no artificial additives

• Earthy, savoury flavour with balanced warmth

• Small-batch and slow-crafted

• A comforting, everyday Indian pickle

This is mountain food in its most practical, satisfying form.

How to Use

This pickle pairs beautifully with simple, hearty meals.

• Serve with dal–chawal, plain rice, or ghee rice

• Pair with rotis, parathas, or mandua (finger millet) roti

• Enjoy alongside khichdi or curd rice

• Add a small spoon to bowls or wraps for depth

• Best as a side to vegetable sabzis and lentils

Use sparingly. Let the flavour settle into the meal.

[kumaoni baingan achar, brinjal pickle, uttarakhand pickle, baingan ka achar, traditional indian pickle, preservative free pickle, regional indian pickles]