Processed Foods

Discover the authentic recipe of Bihar’s famous Aam ka Aachar. Learn how to make traditional mango pickle with mustard oil & spices. Taste of Bihar in every bite!

Ingredients:

• Raw mangoes – 1 kg (washed, dried, chopped)

• Mustard oil – 300 ml

• Fennel seeds (saunf) – 2 tbsp

• Fenugreek seeds (methi) – 2 tbsp

• Nigella seeds (kalonji) – 1 tbsp

• Mustard seeds (rai/sarson) – 3 tbsp (coarsely ground)

• Turmeric powder – 2 tbsp

• Red chili powder – 2 tbsp

• Asafoetida (hing) – ½ tsp

• Salt – 100 g (adjust to taste)

Method:

• Wash raw mangoes, wipe completely dry, and chop into small pieces.

• Lightly roast fennel, fenugreek, and nigella seeds, then coarsely grind them.

• In a large bowl, mix mustard seeds, turmeric, chili powder, roasted spices, asafoetida, and salt.

• Add chopped mango pieces and mix well so they are evenly coated with the spices.

• Heat mustard oil until it smokes, let it cool slightly, and pour it over the mango mix. Stir thoroughly.

• Transfer the mixture to a clean, dry glass jar.

• Keep the jar in sunlight for 7 to 10 days, stirring once daily with a dry spoon.

Storage Tips:

• Always use a dry spoon when serving to prevent spoilage.

• Store in a cool, dry place for longer shelf life.

• Properly stored pickle can last up to a year.

Why Bihar’s Aam ka Aachar is Special:

• Made using traditional mustard oil and whole spices.

• Bold, tangy, and spicy flavor profile.

• Sun-cured for enhanced taste and preservation.

• Passed down through generations as a cultural staple.

Jaggery is a natural sweetener made from sugarcane juice or palm sap. It is rich in iron, minerals, and antioxidants—used widely in Indian households and by the food processing industry.

 Available Forms:

• Solid Jaggery Blocks (Patthi Gur)
• Powdered Jaggery (Shakkar)
• Liquid Jaggery (Kaakavi)

 Common Uses:

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• Ayurvedic medicine, energy drinks
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Packing Details:

• Retail: 500g, 1kg pouches
• Bulk: 10kg, 25kg, 50kg bags (PP/jute)
• Export: Custom packaging, vacuum seal optional

HS Code: 17011400

Besan (Gram Flour) is made from 100% chana dal. It is widely used in Indian cooking, snacks, sweets, and also as a gluten-free flour alternative.

Varieties:

• Fine Besan: For laddoos, halwa, sweets
• Coarse Besan: For bhajiya, sev, pakoras

 Common Uses:

• Household cooking
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 Packing Details:

• Retail: 500g, 1kg, 5kg laminated food-grade pouches
• Bulk: 25kg, 50kg PP bags
• Export: Custom-labeled vacuum or moisture-barrier packaging
• HS Code: 11061000

Sattu is a protein-rich flour made from roasted chana dal. Known as a summer superfood and a complete meal replacement in parts of India.

 Types:

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• Multigrain Sattu (on request)

 Common Uses:

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Packing Details:

• Retail: 200g, 500g, 1kg zipper pouches
• Bulk: 10kg, 25kg PP or HDPE bags
• Export: Retail-ready in English/Arabic/Spanish labeling
• HS Code: 11063090

Masala Sattu is an instant nutritious drink mix made by blending sattu with Indian spices such as jeera, black salt, ajwain, and lemon extract.

Popular Uses:

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Packing Details:

• Retail: 200g, 500g zip lock pouches
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• Export: Retail-friendly packaging with multilingual labels
• HS Code: 21069099

Cold-pressed yellow mustard oil (Kachchi Ghani) is extracted from quality mustard seeds. It retains strong flavor and is free from chemicals.

 Types:

• Cold Pressed (Wooden Ghani)
• Double Filtered Mustard Oil

 Common Uses:

• Cooking (Eastern & North Indian cuisines)
• Pickle preparation
• Ayurvedic massage and skincare

 Packing Details:

• Retail: 500ml, 1L, 5L PET or glass bottles
• Bulk: 15kg tins, 20L jars, 200L barrels for industrial use
• Export: With FSSAI, AGMARK, and MSDS certificate
• HS Code: 15141910