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Jalsa was created by Jalni and Sarju and hence the name Jal-Sa. But the true meaning of Jalsa is dedicated to bring people together to celebrate food and enjoy food. The variety allows a marriage between all food types and all the products can be fused with delicacies from around the world. Create your own fusion of tastes and flavours.
Our mission is to make these chutneys, sauces, paneer, kheer and gulab jamun convenient and accessible for everyone in Australia. While the range is focused on the Indian sub-continent, everyone should have access to it from Australian supermarket chains, independent retail stores, food service and caterers.
- Australian Made
- Egg free
- Halal Suitable
- Kosher Certified
OUR STORY
THE MEANING OF JALSA
Jalsa is not a Tamil word but coined by Chennai Tamil people it means “Enjoyment” or” Fun”.
In Hindi, Jalsa is a bash, party or celebration. Jalsa’ and ‘Juluus’ are two of the most used Urdu words the root of which is the three-letter Arabic word ‘Jals’. In Arabic the word means to sit but in Urdu it means the social gathering, a meeting, an assembly, social or public gathering, a gathering for entertainment (song, dance or concert).
Jalsa also happens to be the initials of Jalni and Sarju (Jal-Sa) which makes it even more relevant.
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Our Chutney & Sauce flavours
Indian Culture
Richness & Diversity
India, as she unfolds, is a vibrant tapestry woven from the threads of diversity and richness. She embodies versatility, seamlessly blending ancient traditions with modern innovations. Her heat, both in climate and passion, fuels the spirit of her people, inviting warmth and hospitality.
Culturally, the Indian subcontinent offers a feast for the senses—each region bursting with unique flavours, colours, and sounds. Just like India, Jalsa is a perfect blend of colourful, bold and spicy. From the aromatic spices of the kitchens to the rhythmic beats of local festivals, every moment is a celebration of life. Jalsa is about coming together, celebrating life and having true enjoyment. Food is the essence of this enjoyment.
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FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Yes. We are an Australian owned company registered in Sydney.
All of our chutneys, sauces, paneer and kheer are made in Western Sydney NSW Australia. Our gulab jamuns are made in India and packed in Australia.
Yes. Chutneys have been Kosher Certified by Kashrut Authority.
We are not Halal Certified but all chutneys, paneer and gulab jamun are vegetarian. All products are produced in a meat free factory.
Originating from India where the word chutney comes from chatna, meaning "to lick". Our chutneys are for basting, pasting, marinating and licking.
Green chutney is a popular Indian condiment traditionally made with herbs such as coriander and mint, combined with spices and other ingredients. Ours is made with apple for some extra tang.
Food is meant to be infused with different cultures and a mix of foods. We blended our favourite cuisines to create our mango & chilli chutney. Perfect as a marinade, inside a wrap or as a dipping sauce.
Chutney is a flavourful, pungent side dish or condiment made from fruits, vegetables, herbs, vinegar, sugar, and spices. Jalsa red chutney is vibrant and tangy; made garlicky with numerous spices and especially red chilli. The red chilli gives it the name...
We took 2 well known favourites; mayonnaise and peri peri sauce and developed our peri peri masala. This is a blend of our plant based mayonnaise mixed with chillies and spices to produce a creamy cold sauce for dipping and marinading.
Paneer is a 100% vegetarian product made from Buffalo or cows milk also known as "Indian cottage cheese". It is curdled using lemon juice or vinegar and hence 100% vegetarian. It is a soft and mild cheese that retains it texture but high in protein. Paneer is used in the infamous curries palak paneer (spinach with paneer) and butter paneer masala (paneer slow cooked with tomatoes, chillies and spices (getting hungry as I write this!)). Our paneer is made fresh and preservative free.
Note: A good source of protein for vegetarians and soy free.
This is so wrong but oh" so right...
It consists of small, deep-fried dough balls made from milk solids. These soft dumplings are soaked in a warm sugar syrup flavored with rose water, cardamom, and saffron.
"Gulab" means rose water, and "jamun" refers to a dark Indian plum that the round sweets resemble.
The texture is soft, spongy, and very juicy and super sweet.
During wedding season, the groom is forced into a competition against his brother-in-laws to see who can eat the most jamuns... A very dangerous competition which I barely survived!
Kheer is a traditional South Asian sweet pudding or porridge made by slow-cooking milk, sugar, and rice to create a thick and creamy sweet dish. Often compared to the Western rice pudding, kheer is flavoured with cardamom, saffron, and nuts. Jalsa kheer is made fresh with cardamom and a hint of vanilla.
Cardamon is known as the "Queen of Spices" due its rich aroma, high value and wide spread use in Indian cooking.
Kheer is served during major festivals like Diwali and Eid, as well as family weddings and religious ceremonies.
Kheer is known as payasam in South India and payesh in eastern regions, frequently used as a sacred temple offering.
COMPANY PROFILE
Brand: Jalsa Foods
Country: Australia
Location: Sydney, NSW
Category: Chutneys & sauces, Indian Sweets, Desserts, paneer, cheese
Products: Green Chutney, Red Chutney, Mango & Chilli, Peri Peri Masala, Paneer, Kheer,, Gulab Jamun
Manufacturing: Australian made
Markets: Retail, food service, catering, contract manufacturing
Dietary attributes: Vegetarian, gluten free, egg free
Certification: NSW Food Authority, HACCP, Kosher certified