The crunch of biting into a curried chilli. The zing of crushed green chilli on a sandwich. The tang of vegetable atchar. The aromatic sizzle of crushed red chilli sautéing in oil. The satisfaction of a mouth full of fried fish, dhal, rice and mango pickle. Spicy, soul food experiences which are now brought to your courtesy of Karanja, a producer of pickles, spices and condiments which is proudly 100% BEE compliant.
The hallmark of our business lies in knowledge authenticity - it is based on original recipes of products with which our directors have 100 years of combined experience in production, quality and sales. Our launch variety of products - green and red chilli, mango atchar, vegetable pickle, and others - are made using the freshest and highest quality of vegetables which are then processed under product preparation protocols before undergoing stringent production processes. The result - a perfect accompaniment to any meal or snack designed to complete a mouth-watering culinary journey/taste adventure.
We are passionate about creating the best quality products for our customers at affordable prices to enhance their eating experiences. Karanja pickles and spices are available at prayer shops and independent retailers. Our mission statement is to produce a quality product to add to your favourite meal and we aim to ensure Karanja pickles, spices and condiments are at the top of your shopping list.
Karanja is a city in the Indian state of Maharashtra, a holy place known for being home to a number of ancient temples and mosques. In addition to its religious significance, Karanja is also known for its scenic beauty, with lush green hills, fertile fields, and winding rivers.
The name is also associated with the pride of the British India Line, a 155m long steam ship launched in 1948 which carried passengers on bi-monthly voyages between India and Africa. The vessel carried thousands of families, businesspeople and tourists from then Bombay to Kenya, Taganyika, Zanzibar, Mozambique and Durban, South Africa - including our forefathers - until she was sold in 1976.
And with many of them came their recipes and traditions of pickling, one of the oldest forms of food preservation since the dawn of civilisation. The addition of vinegar, oils and Eastern spices has been a staple in our homes in South Africa - a connection to our roots, but the heartiness and delicious taste has been embraced by our diverse nation.
We are proud to launch our range of pickles, spices and condiments under this name which bears meaningful significance to our brand and our vision of creating a taste journey to the roots of spice and pickles.
