One such taste-packed story is that of Jhaji Achaar, the Bihari pickle startup that impressed the Sharks on Shark Tank India and captured the hearts of millions with its authentic flavors.
The Birth of Jhaji AchaaJhaji Achaar’s Shark Tank India Journey
Founded by two determined women entrepreneurs from Bihar, Pranoti and Priyanka, Jhaji Achaar was born out of a simple idea: to take the authentic, homemade taste of Bihari pickles to every household in India. Using age-old recipes passed down from grandmothers, Jhaji Achaar makes sun-dried, handcrafted pickles without any added preservatives, maintaining the purity and taste of traditional Bihari achar.
What Makes Jhaji Achaar Special?
Authenticity: Recipes passed down through generations in Mithila families.
Traditional Process: Handcrafted, sun-dried, and prepared in small batches with mustard oil and natural spices.
Variety: From mango pickle to chili, lemon, jackfruit, and mixed vegetable pickles, Jhaji Achaar offers diverse flavors for every taste.
Impact and Growth
Expanded its customer base to over 150,000+ buyers across India.
Scaled from 50 orders per day to hundreds daily.
Created employment for local women in Darbhanga.
Raised over ₹1 crore in funding from supportive investors post-show.
Jhaji Achaar has proven that traditional businesses can thrive in the digital age with authenticity and the right vision.
The Future of Jhaji Achaar
Moving forward, Jhaji Achaar plans to:
- Expand distribution across India through e-commerce and retail partnerships.
- Introduce ready-to-eat and instant mixes inspired by Mithila cuisine.
- Continue empowering rural women by expanding production facilities.
- Explore international markets for Indian pickles.
Conclusion
it is a story of women empowerment, tradition, and entrepreneurship. From a small kitchen in Darbhanga to households across India, Jhaji Achaar has shown how passion and authenticity can create a successful business even without securing a Shark Tank deal.
If you want to taste the real flavors of Mithila and support a women-led startup, Jhaji Achaar is worth trying.
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