The Pickled Story (2025)

09/03/2024

We delivered a very special order yesterday, from a daughter who resides in Australia for her parents here in Mumbai. I felt so blessed to have been chosen to do this beautiful gesture of love! ❤️ She had ordered Methi Gondh laddoo.
Lately we have been receiving a lot of orders from the elderly/ people with joint pain for this variety of laddoo in our menu.

Aunty (the mother) even spoke to me and said "Khush Raho!" It's still echoing in my ears😊

I was more than delighted to get the above message (Pic 2) from the daughter this morning. The feeling can't be explained in words. Someone sitting miles away, who wanted to make her parents feel special and cared for, chose me to be that medium. It's a privilege, an honor to serve such beautiful customers!

As I type this post, my eyes are filled with tears, a little smile of contentment, with lips saying a small prayer 'To keep all the parents in the world happy and healthy' 🙏

Immense gratitude is what I feel right now! 🙏

17/10/2023

Karwachauth is around the corner and we are super excited to bring our home-made Fikki Matthi and Mitthi Matthi.

To place your order, please DM or drop a message on WhatsApp. We deliver all over Mumbai, Thane and Navi Mumbai.

Celebrating Karwachauth or not, give it a try and you are surely going to love it!

05/09/2023

Contestant number 118!

Here's a glimpse of what I cooked for MasterChef India auditions 2023.

This is traditional Ambarsari Matthi Cholle te Gud da kadaa. Very proud to have presented the dishes that are so close to my heart and showcase one of a million dishes that belong to my roots -

The Matthi is eaten with Cholle and pyaaz dipped in chatpati chutney. It's a lesser known street food of Amritsar.

I have used a Pittal ki thali and bowl (Brass) - as traditionally, that's the metal that was used commonly in Punjabi households. Chutney is in ceramic as brass reacts to sour ingredients. Spoons are made of kansa.

The combination of Matthi with Gud da kadaa has a very special significance. It is given to the bride by her mother in her Jholi during Haldi ceremony. This combination is given as a blessing to the bride to prosper in the new phase of her life.

I want to express immense gratitude for this amazing experience where I met so many like minded souls and I was blown away with the kind of passion each contestant had towards food. This makes it all worth doing what I do. 🥹

Not to forget, I met the most humble and kind person She is such a Powerhouse of energy. She is someone I look up to for inspiration.

Not to forget, I met my college friend after 11 loooong years and we chit chatted (kind of gossiped) like there's no tomorrow 🫣🤣

I am going to cherish this day forever!!!! 💕
To more such experiences 🍻

28/08/2023

🪷It's time to slow down and reflect🪷

While I was all out completing my orders, my body wanted to rest and take it easy. It gave me signs which I ignored. I was too caught up with the excitement of fulfilling Rakhi orders.

Going all out buying the best hamper boxes, ingredients, packaging material etc. I was super happy that I would get to be a part of Rakhi celebrations of so many families. The preps had begun as some orders had to be shipped out of Mumbai. All of a sudden, things got worse and I had to be admitted to the hospital. I was most concerned about conveying this to my customers last minute. With a broken heart, on the way to the hospital called each one of them apologizing for the inconvenience. I had to cancel all my Rakhi orders.

Everyone that I called was super kind to understand my situation and asked me not to worry. But since then, I have been in the hospital battling my guilt.

Although I am well aware to understand that health comes first, my mind is unable to settle with this fact. In addition, staying away from my little one has been too difficult.

The immense family support is something I cannot be grateful for enough. I can feel the power of prayers and healing vibes from my family, friends, customers and well wishers. I am truly blessed! 🙏

Lastly, our body is something that we take for granted the most. I learnt it the hard way. Moving forward, I would do my best to give sometime to myself.

Hoping to recover soon and get back to doing what I do the best - cook delicious food! ❤️

23/08/2023

Hello lovely people...
With the seasonal cold, cough and flu visiting one like an unexpected friend, we are here with good old Naani Daadi nuskha..

Introducing nuts powder with the goodness of Almonds, Cashews, Pistachios, Foxnuts, Saffron, Turmeric and Nutmeg.

Need I say anything more? It's a power-packed mix without any added colours, harmful chemicals or preservatives. Add it to your daily dose of hot milk, milkshake, dessert or baby food (8+ months)

It's a hit amongst senior citizens and women. It has a lot many benefits and helps you in keeping that annoying cold away. Great thing to have in your kitchen pantry to pass smoothly through the seasonal cold, cough and flu.. Helps build immunity and is amazing for your bones.

Go grab it now!

09/08/2023

So this couple is going on a holiday to Kashmir with their 2 year old. And mumma bear called me if I could make some zero spice Methi Theplas and tiny Besan ke laddoo for baby bear.

How can I not? As a mum, I understand, when it comes to going out with little ones, we have like a zillion things to take care of before we leave. One of the concerns that tops our list is food. It's a big relief to have some munchies along while travelling and that too if it's homemade, hindi mein kehte hain 'sone pe suhaga'.

The Methi theplas are zero spice ones and Besan ke laddoo rolled into tiny balls, made in desi ghee, with very less sugar and have dryfruits. She wanted dry fruit chunks unlike what most mums ask for (powdered dryfruits).

Methi Theplas were neatly vaccuum packed to stay fresh for a long time. And some were given in normal packets to have in the flight.

Such a satisfying feeling to have become an important part of the family's travel. Hope they have a lovely holiday and the baby bear enjoys these Methi Theplas and Besan ke laddoo 🤞

06/08/2023

This one is for you dearest Naanima and Mummyji... my forever inspiration and Guru (Chanchal Soni and Kamla Khanna) 🙏

Nothing would have been possible without you Maa (Richa Khanna) and Maasi ( ) All that extra push and daily dose of solid energy that you give me.

Woke up to this lovely article published in , featuring The Pickled Story and my family's love for food. One of those big milestones in my journey to keep the spirit of my family food culture and legacy alive.

It's an honor to be published with culinary stalwarts like .das

A big shout out to this amazing human for putting everything together so beautifully 🙌 Shine on girl!

And to the amazing customers who have slowly become a part of this long long journey and there are many others who will keep joining and helping us grow this beautiful family.

For all that it was, for that it is and for all that it will be - HEARTFELT GRATITUDE 🙏

24/07/2023

Nimbu Adrak Aur Hari Mirch ka achaar
🍋🫚🌶

This achaar is made in most Punjabi houses in this season because of the amazingly fresh and seasonal Ginger and Nimbu.

🍋 It is teekha
🍋 It is khatta
🍋It is super refreshing
🍋 It makes your taste buds dance

It is not kept for days to become ready to eat. Within 4-5 days it all set to be eaten as there's a crunch intact in the ginger and green chilli... the peel remains raw but for the ones who love nimbu would drool over this. It has a very beautiful addition of flavour to it with ajwain and black salt...

I don't think the benefits of including nimbu, adrak or achaar in our diet are hidden from any of us. Relish this achaar with a garma garam bowl of Dal chawal or roti sabzi.

Go order your jar of Nimbu Adrak Aur Mirch ka achaar now.

23/07/2023

Presenting the Raksha Bandhan Hamper

Homemade goodies box for your brother or sister that has all things good.

We can customize the contents as per your wish. This box in the picture has 3 glass jars and two packets along with a surprise potli.

Design of the boxes may vary basis availability. You can place your order in the next one week as we have limited stock of these pretty sturdy boxes.

Order one for your Bhaiya or Pyaari Behna to pamper their taste buds with some homemade happiness.

20/07/2023

It's a task to find a good Nan khatai that gives you a dose of that childhood nostalgia. The right amount of Ghee, Atta, right hint of namak, elaichi, lastly toped with Badam, Kaju or Kesar Pista.

I fondly remember mom making the khatai dough and taking it to local bakery wala for baking. I used to love the aroma coming from that bakery, hitting straight in the head. This was a mandatory ritual just a few days before Diwali or if there were special guests visiting us.

Coming back to present, we have introduced homemade Nan Khatai in our menu. It has all things good ranging from Desi ghee, Whole Wheat Atta, right amount of sugar, elaichi and topped with nuts. It's perfect for your rainy day tea time gupshup...

20/07/2023

Hello from The Pickled Story kitchen!

🪷 Rakhi - Assorted Laddoo box 🪷

Presenting the assorted laddoo box which has 12 laddoos. Choose an assortment of 4 different types of laddoos (3 each in the box).

🌸 Granola Laddoo
🌸 Ragi Atta Laddoo with dates, jaggery and dryfruits
🌸 Besan ke Laddoo
🌸 Nariyal aur Gud ke Laddoo
🌸 Atta dryfruit Laddoo with jaggery, dates
🌸 Til aur Gud ke Laddoo

It is literally a box of happiness that will make you feel spoilt for choice.
These laddoos are packed in a pretty looking box with a brother sister duo on it and has vibrant festive colors.

Everything in The Pickled Story kitchen is made to order. Nothing is stocked. Be rest assured to get fresh homemade treats.

We are taking pre-orders so that we can plan better and make Raksha Bandhan as special as possible for you and your loved ones!

Looking forward!

20/07/2023

Good morning!

🪷Raksha Bandhan🪷 goodies alert!

We are introducing some amazing, homemade, beautiful, unadulterated treats for your brother/sister. We have curated these boxes with a lot of love and care, making it the perfect treat for them.

Presenting our very first box of happiness, Granola Laddoo. It has the goodness of oats, almonds, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, flax seeds, sunflowerbseeds, cranberry, honey, sesame, chia seeds, dates and little bit of Gud (Jaggery). It comes in a pretty pink box with a cute brother sister duo on it.

Go on and make this Rakhi special like your your bond, with this beautiful box. Keep watching this space for more exciting Raksha Bandhan goodies.

Book your box now. Taking pre-orders so that we can plan this occasion better and make it a memorable one for you and your loved ones!

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