Videgha Mithila Achar Combo – Lal Mirch Bharua & Kathal Achar

Handcrafted Pickles from the Courtyards of Mithila

🌶️ Lal Mirch Bharua Achar – The Fiery Heirloom

This isn’t just a pickle—it’s a Maithil ritual in a jar.

Our Lal Mirch Bharua Achar is made using hand-picked red chillies that are sun-dried and slit open to be lovingly stuffed with a signature spice blend. The masala is slow-roasted over a gentle flame with ingredients like fennel (saunf), fenugreek (methi), nigella seeds (kalonji), rock salt, turmeric, and asafoetida (hing). Each chilli is then aged in cold-pressed mustard oil under the sun until it reaches peak flavor.

The result? A bold, aromatic achar that carries heat, earthiness, and a hint of nostalgia.

🌶️ Taste Profile:

• Spicy and sharp, yet balanced with the mild sweetness of saunf
• A lingering heat that doesn’t overpower the meal, but elevates it
• Works wonderfully with parathas, dal-chawal, khichdi, or even just plain rice and ghee

🌳 Kathal Achar – The Chunky Childhood Favourite

Kathal (jackfruit) is not just a fruit in Mithila—it’s a summer memory.

For our Kathal Achar, we select tender raw jackfruit, cut it into chunks, and boil it lightly to retain texture. It’s then sun-dried and soaked in our signature masala blend, packed with mustard seeds, methi, chilly powder, turmeric, and black salt, and aged patiently in cold-pressed mustard oil.

Unlike typical kathal pickles, ours is not sour with vinegar—it’s rich, complex, and made to develop with time.

🌳 Taste Profile:

• Tangy, spicy, and meaty in texture
• Earthy flavors layered with subtle bitterness from methi and pungency from mustard
• Pairs beautifully with khichdi, litti-chokha, curd rice, or plain dal-roti

🧡 Why This Combo Matters

In every Maithil home, achar isn’t just a side dish—it’s a way of preserving excess harvest, sharing love, and respecting the seasons. This combo brings together two of the most iconic flavors of Mithila in their most authentic form.

Crafted using:

• No artificial preservatives
• No added colour or vinegar
• Sun-dried and slow-aged
• Hand-stuffed and packed in small batches

📦 Combo Contents:

• 1 x Lal Mirch Bharua Achar (250g)
• 1 x Kathal Achar (250g)

🫙 Storage & Shelf Life

• Shelf Life: 12 months
• Keep away from moisture and direct sunlight
• Always use a dry spoon and keep the achar submerged in oil for best preservation

💬 From Our Kitchens to Yours

At Videgha, we bring you more than just pickles—we bring you a taste of home, a memory of dadi’s hands, and the joy of food made slowly, with care.

Whether you’re gifting this combo to a loved one or stocking your own kitchen, this pair is a celebration of everything that makes Mithila food unforgettable.

Order now and taste the legacy of Mithila, sealed in every spoonful.