Kakarakaya (Bitter Gourd) Pickle – Authentic Andhra Homemade Style

Bold. Spicy. Addictive. The Traditional Andhra Pickle with a Unique Twist.

🍯 About Our Bitter Gourd Pickle

Vasishta Godavari’s Kakarakaya Pickle (Bitter Gourd Pachadi) transforms the naturally bitter vegetable into a flavor-packed delicacy that pickle lovers can’t resist. Freshly harvested bitter gourds from Godavari farms are carefully sliced, sun-dried, and slow-cooked in pure cold-pressed groundnut oil. They are then blended with Guntur red chillies, garlic, tamarind, and aromatic spices, creating a bold balance of spicy, tangy, and mildly bitter flavors.

Unlike ordinary pickles, our recipe ensures the bitterness is balanced, leaving behind a crispy, tangy, and addictive taste that pairs perfectly with South Indian meals.

✅ Why Choose Vasishta Kakarakaya Pickle?

• 🌱 Made with Fresh Godavari Bitter Gourds

• 🏡 Traditional Homemade Andhra Recipe

• 🔥 Spicy, Tangy & Perfectly Balanced Bitterness

• 🍯 No Preservatives – 100% Natural & Homemade

• 🥗 Goes Well with Rice, Rotis & Curd Rice

• 🌿 Rich in Antioxidants & Ayurvedic Benefits

🌶 Serving Ideas

• Mix with steaming hot rice & ghee for a rustic Andhra taste

• Serve with curd rice or dal rice for a perfect contrast

• Pair with rotis or parathas as a spicy side dish

• Enjoy with dosa or idli for a unique twist

Ingredients :
Bitter gourd (kakarakaya) – 2 medium-sized, washed and sliced thin
Tamarind – lemon-sized ball (soaked in warm water and pulp extracted)
Dried red chilies – 8-10 (adjust for spice level)
Fenugreek seeds – 1/2 teaspoon
Mustard seeds – 1/2 teaspoon
Cumin seeds – 1 teaspoon
Garlic cloves – 3-4 (optional, for added depth)
Turmeric powder – 1/2 teaspoon
Salt – to taste
Asafoetida (Hing) – a pinch
Sesame oil – 3-4 tablespoons (preferred for its earthy flavor)