Handcrafted in the Kashmir Valley

Tangy Munj Haak, sweet-and-spicy apple, boneless chicken, dry fruits and creamy walnut butter – traditional Kashmiri pickles and spreads made from family recipes and delivered across India.

  • Family recipes
  • Small-batch
  • Ships across India
Kashmiri Apple Pickle Kashmiri Munj-Haak Pickle Kashmiri Walnut Butter Dates Jam with Kashmiri Honey
Dates slow-cooking in a traditional copper pot
Jars from₹299

from Kashmir, with love

  • Kashmiri Munj Haak Pickle
  • Kashmiri Apple Pickle
  • Kashmiri Boneless Chicken Pickle
  • Kashmiri Mushroom Pickle
  • Kashmiri Dry Fruits Pickle
  • Kashmiri Mixed Vegetable Pickle
  • Walnut Butter
  • Almond Butter
  • Dates Jam with Kashmiri Honey

Why Dilbaro

Made the Way Kashmir Makes It

  • Family Recipes

    Pickle recipes carried down from Noori Begum to Mohammad Maqbool Kumar and the family today.

  • Direct Valley Sourcing

    Inspired by Kashmir's apples, walnuts, almonds and Munj Haak (kohlrabi).

  • Small-Batch Hand-Crafted

    Prepared in small batches with traditional methods.

  • Zero Artificial Preservatives

  • Delivered Across India

    Dispatched in 1–3 business days to serviceable PIN codes.

  • Secure Payments

    Pay with UPI, cards, net banking or wallets via Razorpay.

Rooted in Kashmir
Family recipesArgam, Bandipora

More Than Food

A Story of Kashmir

Kashmir is a land of extraordinary flavours, traditions and stories. At Dilbaro Foods, we celebrate its rich culinary heritage and bring its authentic spirit to India and the world. From generations-old food traditions to a new vision for the future, every Dilbaro creation is inspired by where we come from and what we hope to build. Kashmiri food is shaped by the Valley's unique landscape, seasons, agriculture and generations of culinary traditions. From the warmth of traditional Kahwa to the distinctive flavours of Kashmiri pickles, the food culture of Kashmir reflects the richness and diversity of the region. At Dilbaro, we aim to bring these familiar and lesser-known flavours to modern kitchens while respecting the traditions that inspired them.

Kashmir is known for much more than saffron and Kahwa. The Valley is home to renowned apples, walnuts, almonds, vegetables, spices and many traditional foods that are part of everyday life and local culture. Our approach is to celebrate this wider food heritage and create products inspired by the authentic tastes of Kashmir. Whether you are discovering Kashmiri food for the first time or already love the flavours of the Valley, Dilbaro offers something meaningful to explore.

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How to Enjoy

A Spoonful with Every Meal

Kashmiri achar is made for everyday food. A few ways our customers enjoy the range:

  1. Dal-Chawal

    Munj Haak or mixed vegetable pickle beside dal and steamed rice.

  2. Parathas & Rotis

    Mushroom, apple or boneless chicken pickle with hot parathas.

  3. Toast & Smoothies

    Walnut or almond butter on toast, or blended into a smoothie.

  4. Curd & Cheese

    Dates jam with curd, cheese or bread for a sweet finish.

  5. Festive Gifting

    Combo packs for Ramadan, Diwali and family visits.

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Gourmet Combo Packs

Pickles, nut butters and jam paired together – ready for the pantry or for gifting.

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Shameema Akhtar, founder of Dilbaro Foods
Shameema AkhtarSinger · Founder, Dilbaro Foods

Meet the Founder

From the Voice of Kashmir to the Flavours of Kashmir

Meet Shameema Akhtar, singer and founder of Dilbaro Foods. From connecting people across India through music to preserving her family's generations-old Kashmiri pickle recipes, her journey is deeply rooted in Kashmir's culture, traditions and flavours.

Alongside her husband Mohammad Mazhar, Co-Founder of Dilbaro Foods, she is building Dilbaro with a shared vision: to celebrate Kashmir, preserve its heritage and share its soul with the world.Inspired by her late grandmother Noori Begum, her father Mohammad Maqbool Kumar and her mother Fahmeeda, Shameema is bringing the authentic taste of Kashmir to homes across India and beyond.

Through music, she shared Kashmir with the world. Through Dilbaro, she invites the world to taste it.
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From Valley to Table

How Every Jar Comes Together

  1. 01

    Valley Harvest

    Our journey begins with ingredients inspired by Kashmir's farms, orchards and rich agricultural heritage.

  2. 02

    Slow & Thoughtful Preparation

    Traditional flavours take time. We respect the patience behind authentic recipes and the careful preparation that gives them their distinctive character.

  3. 03

    Crafted & Preserved

    From recipe to packaging, every product is prepared with the aim of delivering authentic Kashmiri flavour with modern standards of quality and consistency.

Taste the Soul of Kashmir

From traditional Kashmiri pickles and handcrafted fruit preserves to wholesome nut butters and unique regional delicacies, every Dilbaro creation carries the rich flavours, heritage and warmth of Kashmir.

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The Dilbaro Journal

Stories, Recipes & Kashmir

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For Business

Private Label & B2B Supply

Authentic Kashmiri pickles and speciality foods for retailers, distributors, hotels, restaurants and private-label brands.

  • Bulk supply
  • Private label
  • Hotels & restaurants
  • Retail & distribution
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A jar of Dilbaro Kashmiri pickle
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