Ruchi Chalta Pickle features one of Bengal's most distinctive pickle fruits -- the chalta, also known as elephant apple (Dillenia indica). This is not a fruit you will find in Western supermarkets, and its flavour is unlike anything in the standard pickle repertoire. Chalta is extremely tart and slightly astringent, and when pickled in mustard oil with Bengali spices, it becomes a uniquely sour, complex condiment that Bengali pickle enthusiasts actively seek out.

Ruchi is a leading Bangladeshi food brand, and their chalta pickle caters to the nostalgia and cravings of the Bengali diaspora. For anyone who grew up eating chalta achar, this jar is a taste of home. Hills Harvest carries it as part of our bangladeshi grocery online range, making rare Bengali condiments accessible across western Sydney.

Serve alongside khichuri and begun bhaja for a rainy-day Bengali meal. Pair with plain rice, dal, and fried fish for a well-rounded plate. The sharp sourness of chalta cuts through rich, oily dishes beautifully.

Refrigerate after opening. Use a dry spoon to prevent moisture. Ruchi Chalta Pickle and other Bengali pickle options from Hills Harvest -- halal grocery delivery across western Sydney.