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title: "Homemade Pickles & The Pikkle Shikkle Story in Bengaluru"
description: "Discover the story behind our homemade pickles. We serve authentic, preservative-free Punjabi achaar across Bengaluru. Taste the tradition of Pikkle Shikkle."
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last_updated: 2025-09-12
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# The Story Behind Pikkle Shikkle

Tribe Verified · 5 years of authentic homemade pickles

By [Pikkle Shikkle](https://mytribe.in/pikkle_shikkle) · Ships across India; Pickup available in Nagavarapalya, Bengaluru · ₹225 per jar (estimate)

Part of [Homemade Punjabi Pickles & Condiments](https://mytribe.in/pikkle_shikkle/homemade-punjabi-pickles-condiments). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/pikkle_shikkle/homemade-punjabi-pickles-condiments/gallery)

It all started with a passion for real, home-cooked flavours. See how we grew from a small kitchen setup in Nagavarapalya into the market-favourite pickles you enjoy today.

## Photos and videos

- [Video: A look back at our journey, from designing labels on a laptop to our first stalls. It all started with a passion for real food.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/35f13486-3b10-41c9-9274-af80dd44f9df)
- ![This was one of my very first stalls. I was so excited to share my homemade pickles with everyone.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fddb46dd-33c0-4426-98a9-ca1ceab2b92d)
- ![Another memory from an early market day at Golden Blossom Apartments. This is where it all began.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b9863fbf-687f-4f26-a3c7-1b099c4cb556)
- ![The whole family involved from the very beginning. Here's my son and husband helping out at an early stall.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/00333462-161f-4b14-b63e-3d692fc3a79a)
- ![A happy moment from one of our first market experiences. It's always been a family affair.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/93d2469a-85de-40f4-a288-3a7f5d156978)
- ![Even the youngest family members were curious about our pickle stall. These are cherished memories.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/64d4a7ca-fbde-48c1-9325-5cd7e46f3d0e)
- ![A throwback to one of our early Christmas market stalls. It's been a wonderful journey of growth.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5d65865a-f220-450e-86a4-1d005b92676d)
- ![Interacting with customers at one of our first stalls. The positive feedback from the start encouraged me to continue.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cce982ff-2ada-4b8a-9024-62c3d73c7bc4)
- ![Another shot from an early market day. I've always loved the direct connection with the people who eat my food.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/81f97839-f621-4096-91a3-d00d285ff0f1)
- ![Offering a sample to a customer in the early days. Letting people taste the quality has always been my best marketing.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e7277595-fa58-4ff9-83c9-6463f62a685e)
- ![A family tasting my pickles. It's a joy to see people of all ages enjoying my traditional recipes.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d1732ffa-a15f-4368-a8bf-c714e41f4e9a)
- ![A packed stall at Freedom Park. I am so grateful for the overwhelming response we've received over the years.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2ebd2ff9-d7bf-4c25-a6fc-fb91419e8f4e)
- ![Another view of the crowd at our Freedom Park stall. It was a busy and rewarding day.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b51d77f5-8a79-435c-bd0d-d34058f7141b)
- ![My son managing the stall. He has been a huge part of this journey, helping the brand grow.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/18ec7391-f230-4236-8444-54a8bd4c38bb)
- ![A throwback to one of our market setups, with all the jars lined up and ready.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/722c2805-b5dc-41dc-8006-a66f93c17eae)
- ![My son interacting with a customer. We've always focused on friendly service and sharing our passion.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2c8d2fe5-66ea-48a0-92ed-af3d780277d2)
- ![Another memory of my son at our colourful market stall.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/614bf6dc-9018-4df8-b2ed-586f3a9ac99b)
- ![Behind the scenes of designing our first labels. A lot of thought went into creating our look.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0538ce8f-7a11-4d23-ba82-a422921c9708)
- ![The early days of branding Pikkle Shikkle on the laptop.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9cc21940-b627-4b95-96f6-73158fa2e75a)
- ![The reality of a small business. Taking orders on sticky notes and managing everything from home.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4ec50831-cd5b-4775-a83d-8d9325bb9131)
- ![Another look at the early days of managing the business online, with a jar of pickle for inspiration.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d18ec50e-7b41-4a46-8df7-265bf1595ed0)
- !["Canned with love." These were some of our early custom lids for special orders.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7beee96d-a360-4abf-abe5-af00fb496114)
- ![A batch of pickles with our special "Canned with love" labels, ready for a gift order.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3910f425-5303-4746-8db2-756b6d7641e0)
- ![Getting ready for a delivery. From the start, we've been dedicated to getting our pickles to you.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b983edbc-37b7-4813-9990-b435445a0d30)
- ![My son with a delivery bag. Every order, big or small, is important to us.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0648e075-d819-477f-87be-d39cf2ee61d4)
- ![A collage celebrating 5 years of Pikkle Shikkle, showing our products in stores.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3f542f39-231d-41be-8adc-d55a46884e4c)
- ![Our pickles on display at a retail partner, Cashews & More. It's wonderful to see our products on shelves.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/747ba8c7-380a-498e-9318-470585a7999b)
- ![A beautiful shelf display of our pickles from our early days.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/054f79bd-2c49-477d-86d4-a0403c55ef58)
- ![Our pickles looking neat on a customer's shelf. It's lovely to see them become a part of your home.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2bf20710-6c50-4d03-ac96-6a542b6689c9)
- ![A sea of pickle jars, ready for labelling and shipping. This is what hard work looks like.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2be23d7e-34af-4bb5-9afc-cd939b751a95)
- ![Close up of our pickle jars, showing the simple, clean labels we started with.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/818e545d-e83e-4b66-a3b6-60b674f52610)
- ![An overhead shot of our colourful pickle lids, showing the variety we offer.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9c26581c-f410-4de8-b3ef-94f87f87fbcd)
- ![Another view of our pickle jar lids, a rainbow of flavours.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/eee00e0c-d649-4522-b77f-3ea3275326e2)
- ![Sourcing ingredients from the start. Here are bags of fresh lemons and mangoes, the foundation of our pickles.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/65c1e6d3-179e-4742-bcdf-5d917ce066df)
- ![We've always believed in using fresh, quality produce, like these bags of raw mangoes and lemons.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/be69c9c8-73f9-465f-ab90-0e69c41af1a7)
- ![A proud moment seeing our pickle jar featured in a newspaper ad for Qtrove.com.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/06aa8c8e-1891-4133-9cef-ab7f6514f342)
- ![Another shot of our feature in the newspaper. It was a great milestone for our small brand.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/09d50460-9c1f-4cdb-9b2f-887958bdba1c)

## About The Pikkle Shikkle Journey

When I first started this, my biggest challenge was not the recipe, it was learning how to bottle the taste of home without using a single preservative. I still hand-grind every spice and sun-dry our pickles in small, manageable batches, just like I did in my original kitchen setup before we ever hit the markets.

My journey began at 60. I did not see it as retirement, but rather a fresh start to bring the authentic taste of Punjab to Bengaluru. It started with a laptop, a few jars, and old family recipes. 

We spent those early days designing our own labels and setting up at local markets like Freedom Park. It was never just about selling jars, it was about the conversation at our stall. I wanted people to taste the difference that patience makes. 

Every jar we make follows the same principles I started with:

* Small Batches: We never mass-produce. Everything is made in quantities that allow me to taste and check each one personally.
* Natural Ingredients: From our spicy mango to our garlic crush, you will find no chemicals, no fake colours, and no preservatives. We use farm-fresh produce and sun-dry everything in our Nagavarapalya kitchen.
* Family First: This has always been a family affair. Whether it was my husband Ekbal helping with the setup or my son assisting at the stalls, the support of my family is what keeps the kitchen running.

Today, we ship across India, but the heart of what we do remains the same. Whether you pick up a jar of our Mixed Veg pickle or a pack of our traditional Punjabi mathri, you are getting the same quality that we feed our own family. If you are ever in Bengaluru, come by our kitchen or catch us at a market stall. I love letting people try a sample before they buy, as it is the only way to truly know what authentic Punjabi taste is all about.

## About Pikkle Shikkle

Hi, I am Gurdeep Kaur. I started this journey after 60, not because I had to, but because I wanted to share the taste of real Punjabi pickles. My husband Ekbal and I run this kitchen together, making sure every jar you receive tastes exactly like the ones I grew up with in Punjab.

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