Nimbu ka achar shows up on Indian dinner tables in almost as many forms as there are households — tangy, sweet, spicy, oil-based, oil-free. At Chokkha, we make two versions, each built around a different way of enjoying lemon pickle.

Why Lemon Pickle Is a Kitchen Staple

Lemon pickle is one of the most common achar varieties across Indian regional cuisines, prized for its sharp, tangy bite alongside dal-chawal, khichdi, curd rice, or a simple paratha. It's also one of the pickles most often reached for when appetite or digestion needs a little help.

Chokkha's Lemon Pickle Range

• Oil-Free Lemon Pickle — also sugar-free, matured for 4 years, light and suited to acidity-conscious diets
• Sweet & Sour Lemon Pickle — a smooth, seedless, chutney-style lemon pickle with a khatta-meetha balance

Made the Traditional Way

Both are prepared without tatri, vinegar, acetic acid, or citric acid, the way lemon pickle has always been made in Indian kitchens — in small batches, with time doing most of the work instead of chemical preservatives.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Chokkha's two lemon pickles?

The Oil-Free Lemon Pickle is light, sugar-free, and matured for 4 years, suited to acidity-conscious diets. The Sweet & Sour Lemon Pickle has a smooth, seedless, chutney-like texture with a sweet-tangy balance.

Is Chokkha's lemon pickle oil-free?

The Oil-Free Lemon Pickle is 100% oil-free. The Sweet & Sour Lemon Pickle is prepared chutney-style rather than in oil.

Does Chokkha's lemon pickle contain preservatives?

No. Chokkha does not use tatri, vinegar, acetic acid, or citric acid in its pickles.

Is lemon pickle good for digestion?

Lemon pickle is a traditional accompaniment often reached for alongside meals when appetite feels low, though individual dietary needs vary.

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