The Keeper of Flavours: A Passion-Bred Story of the Woman Behind the Jar!

 

Abha Jha

Founder & Master Pickler, Neek Pickles

 

Behind every jar of Neek Pickles is the quiet brilliance of Mrs. Abha Jha—a master pickler, passionate cook, lifelong learner, and the soulful force that brings Mithila’s forgotten flavours to life.

At 65, Mrs. Jha stands as a living testament to the idea that creativity has no age. A student of Botany by education, she always knew that while science shaped her understanding of nature, cooking was her true creative calling. Her journey into the world of food began early, watching her mother and nani lovingly craft delicacies rich in depth, aroma, and intuition. Those kitchen moments planted a lifelong dream—to one day unravel rare, authentic flavours and share them with the world.

Mrs. Jha possesses an extraordinary ability: she can pickle almost any vegetable or fruit effortlessly, transforming humble ingredients into world-class flavours through patience, precision, and instinct. Every recipe touched by her hands carries what many fondly call her culinary magic wand—a blend of tradition, experimentation, and excellence.

A natural experimenter, she believes food should excite curiosity. From classic Mithila pickles to rare, unheard-of combinations, she continuously innovates while staying deeply rooted in authenticity. Her pickles are not just condiments; they are stories preserved in oil, spice, and time.

Beyond Neek Pickles, Mrs. Jha is also a food blogger, documenting her culinary explorations and ideas on her WordPress blog:

👉 www.abhajhablog.wordpress.com

 

Based in Noida, Mrs. Abha Jha continues to wait—curious, hopeful, and ever-inspired—for the next magnificent idea that will allow her to bask once again in the colourful world of cuisine and pickling, and emerge with yet another champion creation.

Neek Pickles is not just a brand.
It is Mrs. Abha Jha’s life story—sealed with love, tradition, and unforgettable flavour.

 

Founder’s Quote:

“Pickling is not a recipe, it is patience, instinct, and faith in time — and that is how I cook.”
— Abha Jha