While meandering through the narrow alleyways in Habba Kadal, a buzzing downtown in Kashmir's capital, you come across a pickle shop owned by a man who has beaten the record, by preparing one hundred varieties of these delicious, spicy pickles.
As you step inside the shop, you are greeted by the enticing aroma of spices wafting through the cold December air.
Haji Ghulam Qadir Sunoo and his pickles are the talk of the town. The buzz around these pickles has spread far and wide, even outside Kashmir.
Ghulam Qadir Sunoo has much deservedly earned the title Pickle King of Kashmir. He serves a whole range of pickles with wide varieties, each with a different flavor.
Qadir took to pickle-making business in late 1980s after he suffered heavy losses in transport business. He lost his wife and two children during two decades of conflict in this disputed region.
Qadir's varieties of pickles include chicken, mutton, vegetable, fish, mango, garlic and cherry. The non-vegetarian ones are hot sellers, particularly during winters. People come to his shop from different regions to relish the delicious pickles. Qadir says that many of his pickles have health benefits and help in preventing many diseases.
Qadir is planning to add more varieties to the list.
Experts say that regular eating of different pickles is beneficial for patients suffering from heart diseases, diabetes, high cholesterol, and respiratory problems.
Known for their distinctive flavor and sophisticated preparation, Ghulam Qadir's pickles have always been in the news. He wants to set a benchmark for new generation of pickle makers in this part of the world.
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