SOUTH INDIAN PICKLES & THOKKUS · CHENNAI
One spoon changes the meal.
TODAY’S JARS
ஆவக்காய் மாங்காய் ஊறுகாய்
Sharp mango. Mustard bite. Gingelly-oil depth.
எலுமிச்சை ஊறுகாய்
Bright sourness. Salty heat. Clean finish.
பூண்டுத் தொக்கு
Deep garlic. Rich spice. Savoury finish.
Choose the jars you'd like and how many.
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Compare the four jars by flavour, texture and the meals you enjoy.
| Jar | Flavour | Texture | Meals it suits | Pack size | Price |
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| Avakkai Mango Pickle | Sharp mango. Mustard bite. Gingelly-oil depth. | Raw mango cut on the seed — pieces, not a paste. | Curd rice; plain rice with dal. | 250 g | ₹195 |
| Lemon Pickle | Bright sourness. Salty heat. Clean finish. | Lemon pieces. | Curd rice; simple rice meals. | 250 g | ₹150 |
| Ginger Thokku | Ginger warmth. Tangy depth. Slow heat. | Ginger cooked down until dark and thick. | Idli; dosai; rice. | 250 g | ₹150 |
| Garlic Thokku | Deep garlic. Rich spice. Savoury finish. | Slow-cooked garlic, dark and savoury. | Dosai; idli; rice. | 250 g | ₹150 |
Every jar is 250 g, made and packed in Virugambakkam, Chennai. Open a jar's page to see its full ingredients, declarations and ordering details.
THE FINISHING SPOON
The finishing spoon for everyday food.
Pair LALA with the food already on your table. Rice, tiffin or a quick lunch — one spoon can change the meal.
A spoon beside curd rice.
A little pickle alongside your tiffin.
Pickle beside paratha and curd.
THIS BATCH
Made in small batches.
Batch, packing, storage and shelf-life details are shown clearly.
Batch number and packing date are hand-marked on your jar at packing.
PACKED ON
Hand-marked on each jar
MADE AND PACKED IN
Virugambakkam, Chennai
STORAGE
Refrigerate after opening
BEST BEFORE
45 days from packing
Homemade in Chennai
Before LALA, there was Chennai Annapoorani.
Chennai Annapoorani has been Suba’s kitchen since 2012. It began in Cary, North Carolina, USA, cooking for the Indian community there, and came home to Virugambakkam in 2018. LALA carries that same maker-led approach into pickles and thokkus, with the details of each jar made visible.
2012
CARY, NORTH CAROLINA
Suba starts Chennai Annapoorani, cooking South Indian food for the local Indian community.
2018
VIRUGAMBAKKAM, CHENNAI
She returns to India and brings the kitchen with her, cooking for households across the neighbourhood.
Today
LALA PICKLES
The same kitchen, in a jar you can keep — packed in Virugambakkam and named on the label.
KNOW YOUR JAR
Nothing to hide. Plenty to taste.
Maker, ingredients, packing, storage and the other details on the jar are shown clearly, so you know what you’re bringing to the table.
These hold for every jar. Ingredients and the full declaration for each jar are on its own product page.
Who
MADE BY
Maker
Chennai Annapoorani — Suba TrichySubbaRaman, Founder & Home Chef
Where it was prepared
Virugambakkam, Chennai
What
IN THE JAR
Ingredients and declarations
Listed per jar on its own product page, as they appear on the label.
FSSAI
FSSAI Lic. No. 22426537000255
When & how
PACKED AND KEPT
When it was packed
Hand-marked on each jar at packing.
Best before
45 days from packing
Storage and clean-spoon guidance
Refrigerate after opening. Always use a clean, dry spoon.
ONE SPOON FIX
Four jars, 250 g each, packed in Virugambakkam. Pick the one your table is missing.
How ordering works.
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Choose a jar and tap WhatsApp.
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Share destination and pincode. Availability, courier feasibility and total are confirmed in chat.
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Pay by UPI and receive dispatch details.
We seal your jar after your order is confirmed.
Delivery across India and eligible international destinations where courier rules permit. Charges at actuals, confirmed in chat.
We reply within one business day.
Tell us to keep you a jar.
Sold out or seasonal? Send a message and we will tell you when the next batch is packed.
Planning a larger order?
For celebrations, return gifts, corporate gifting or simply stocking up, speak directly with Suba. She’ll help with quantities, product availability, lead times and delivery.
Call or WhatsApp Suba · +91 96771 92015
Questions before you order
Answered from the label and the way orders run today.
What size are the jars?
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Every LALA jar is 250 g net. Avakkai Mango Pickle is ₹195; Lemon Pickle, Ginger Thokku and Garlic Thokku are ₹150 each. The Choose your jar comparison higher up this page lists all four side by side.
How much do I actually use?
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A teaspoon alongside a meal is the usual serving. A 250 g jar lasts a household of two to four several weeks at that rate.
What should I eat it with?
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Curd rice, idli, dosai, paratha, plain rice with ghee, or packed into a lunchbox. Avakkai and Lemon are the sharper jars; Ginger and Garlic Thokku are warmer and work as a side for tiffin.
How spicy are they?
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Avakkai Mango is the hottest of the four. Lemon is tangy first with heat behind it. Ginger Thokku is the mildest. Exact heat is not graded on a scale — ask on WhatsApp if you need a comparison before ordering.
Which jar should I choose?
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Compare the four jars by flavour, texture and the meals they suit in the Choose your jar section above, or browse meal ideas on the pairings page. If you would still like a comparison before ordering, ask on WhatsApp.
How long does a jar keep, and how do I store it?
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Best before 45 days from packing. Refrigerate after opening and always use a clean, dry spoon. No added preservatives, so the clean-spoon rule matters.
Do you deliver outside Chennai?
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You can order straight from this site — pick your jars and the order opens in WhatsApp. We pack in Virugambakkam, Chennai and deliver across India, and to eligible international destinations where courier rules permit. Courier charges are at actuals and confirmed in chat before you pay.
What if the jar I want isn't ready?
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We pack in small batches, so occasionally a jar sells through before the next one is made. We'll tell you straight away, and if you'd like, we'll message you the day the new batch is packed. Nothing is charged until we've confirmed your jar is ready.
Do you take bulk orders?
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LALA accepts larger orders for celebrations, return gifts, corporate gifting and stocking up. Call or WhatsApp Suba directly at +91 96771 92015 to discuss quantities, availability, lead time and delivery.
FROM OUR COMMUNITY
Every review, with our thanks.
If you took the time to tell us about your LALA experience, it means a lot to us. Thank you for supporting a small home-grown kitchen.
Find your finishing spoon.
Choose the LALA jar that fits your table.