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Surguja's Kiran Gupta Breaks Barriers, Builds Chemical-Free Carrot Pickle Business from Home.
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News18•04-10-2026, 16:56
Surguja's Kiran Gupta Breaks Barriers, Builds Chemical-Free Carrot Pickle Business from Home.
- •Kiran Gupta, inspired by her sister Mamta Gupta, started a homemade pickle business from home.
- •Kiran has been making carrot pickle for almost 3 years, gaining recognition in Ambikapur city.
- •She prioritizes purity and cleanliness, using high-quality carrots and sun-drying them before preparation.
- •Kiran's pickle is natural and chemical-free, using only cold-pressed oil and homemade ground spices.
- •She prepares pickle only after receiving orders, ensuring freshness and authentic homemade taste.
Key Questions Answered
Kiran Gupta was inspired to turn her pickle-making into a home business after her younger sister Mamta Gupta, who is a teacher, suggested she start a pickle business.
Kiran Gupta states that it takes about 8 days for her carrot pickle to fully mature and be ready for consumption, though it can be enjoyed immediately if the spices are roasted and mixed.
Kiran ensures her pickles remain natural by avoiding commercial vinegar and chemicals, using only cold-pressed oil, and preparing all spices like mustard, carom seeds, nigella seeds, fennel, and chili at home.
