🥒 How Much Does It Really Cost to Make Your Own Pickle?
Making pickles at home is an age-old tradition in India, but have you ever sat down and calculated how much it actually costs? Spoiler alert: It’s not as expensive as you might think — especially when you’re not paying for packaging, branding, or heavy margins.
Most of the cost in store-bought pickles comes from things you don’t actually taste — fancy bottles, advertising, shelf stocking, and brand premiums. The real ingredients? Oil, spices, and your main item (like chicken, mutton, chili powder or garlic) often cost far less than you’d expect. When you strip it all down to basics, pickle-making becomes surprisingly affordable — and deeply satisfying.
At PrepMyPickle, we break it down to the basics — your ingredients, our expertise, and a small prep fee. That’s it. Let’s look at the real math behind pickle-making and how you can save big. But if you’re doing it yourself, here’s what not to do — avoid these common pickling mistakes that could ruin your batch.
🧾 Ingredient Breakdown for 1KG Chicken Pickle
| Ingredient | Approx. Quantity | Market Price (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken (bone-In) | 1 kg | ₹270 – ₹300 |
| Groundnut Oil | 500 ml | ₹80 – ₹90 |
| Garlic & Ginger | 100g | ₹35 – ₹50 |
| Chilli Powder | 150g | ₹45 – ₹50 |
| Spice Mixes | ~50g | ₹25 – ₹40 |
| Salt, Curry Leaves, etc. | handful | ₹20 |
| Total | ₹475 – ₹550 |
✅ These are real market prices from Hyderabad (updated as of April 2025). You can buy your ingredients from any store, or send them to us via quick commerce apps like Blinkit or BigBasket.
💡 Add a Chef, Not Extra Cost
At PrepMyPickle, you only pay a small preparation fee (e.g., ₹150 per kg for chicken pickle). No added margins, no hidden costs. It’s like hiring your own pickle chef — only smarter.
So, your final cost?
₹625 – ₹700 per KG — that’s 50% less than what branded pickles charge, with better quality and full customization!
🔥 Why Choose PrepMyPickle?
- 🎯 You control the ingredients.
- 🧂 Customize spice, oil type, consistency.
- 👨🍳 Professionally cooked with hygienic standards.
- 💸 Transparent pricing with no hidden charges.
- 📦 Choose between pouch or bottle packaging.
📌 Final Thoughts
Whether you love your pickle spicy, mild, oily, or dry — why pay extra for what you don’t want? With PrepMyPickle, you get exactly what you crave, at a price that makes sense.
Curious which oil affects cost and flavor? Check our oil comparison guide here.
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