Prawn Pickle
Non-veg · Chutneys, Podis & Pickles
Chutneys, Podis & PicklesLow carbHigh proteinGluten-freeDairy-free
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Prawn pickle of marinated prawns in shallot paste, vinegar and a roasted mustard and fenugreek powder. Medium-spicy, serves 5, 25 minutes, step-by-step video.
High protein
Ingredients
13 itemsPrawns500 grams
Turmeric Powder1 tsp
Red Chilli Powder1.5 tsp
Salt1 tsp
Mustard Seeds½ tbsp
Fenugreek Seeds½ tbsp
Raw Rice¼ tbsp
Small Onion (Shallots)10
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Sunflower Oil½ cup
Garlic, Peeled10 cloves
Curry leaves2 sprigs
Vinegar½ cup
Contains: shellfish.
Nutrition
One serving, and the whole batch of 5. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per serving | All 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 356kcal | 1780kcal |
| Protein | 22g | 109g |
| Carbohydrate | 8.6g | 43g |
| Fat | 26g | 131g |
| Fibre | 1.6g | 8g |
| Sugar | 1.9g | 9.5g |
Cookd masalas for prawns
Method
- 1
In a mixing bowl add the prawns, red chilli powder, turmeric powder and salt, mix it thoroughly and let it marinate for 30 minutes.
PrawnsTurmeric PowderRed Chilli PowderSalt
- 2
Dry roast all the ingredients for the pickle powder and blend it into a fine powder.
Mustard SeedsFenugreek SeedsRaw Rice
- 3
Blend the shallots into a fine paste with ginger garlic paste and set aside.
Small Onion (Shallots)Ginger Garlic Paste
- 4
In a kadhai pour oil, once hot add curry leaves, add the marinated prawns to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes, remove the prawns and set aside.
Sunflower OilGarlicCurry leaves
- 5
Add the shallot paste and cook until the raw flavour disappears. add red chilli and turmeric powder along with the roasted pickle powder and cook for a minute more.
Turmeric PowderRed Chilli Powder
- 6
Pour the vinegar, boil it, and cook for 2 more minutes. Cool down the pickle, jar it and store it in a fridge.
Vinegar
Before you start
- How long does Prawn Pickle take?
- 25 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Prawn Pickle serve?
- 5. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Prawn Pickle vegetarian?
- No, it contains meat or fish.
- Is Prawn Pickle spicy?
- It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
- What do I need to make Prawn Pickle?
- 500 grams Prawns, ½ cup Vinegar, ½ cup Sunflower Oil, 10 Small Onion (Shallots), ½ tbsp Mustard Seeds, ½ tbsp Fenugreek Seeds, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Prawn Pickle?
- No, it is cooked in an open pot.
- How many calories are in Prawn Pickle?
- About 356 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
Tips from other cooks
1 note- A
ATHITHI RAMANDecember 2024
how long can this pickle be stored?
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