Homemade Prawn Pickle

Fried Fresh Prawns, Kashmiri Chilli Paste, Vinegar, Water, Cold Pressed Sesame Oil, Vegetable Oil, Garlic, Ginger, Green Chilli, Fenugreek, Sugar, Mustard, Asafoetida, Curry Leaves & Iodized Salt.

Mudhome® Kerala Style Prawn Pickle starts with medium-sized prawns sourced from Kerala harbors. These prawns are carefully deshelled and cleaned to remove all impurities, then thoroughly washed.

The cleaned prawns are marinated with a blend of turmeric, chili powder, and salt before being fried to perfection in vegetable oil. The pickle's signature spicy kick and vibrant red color come from authentic Kashmiri chili, which is soaked in boiling water for hours and then ground into a fiery paste.

The cooking process begins with heating sesame oil in a hot pan. Mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, finely chopped ginger, garlic, green chili, and curry leaves are added and sautéed until they turn golden brown. This flavorful base is enhanced with the prepared chili paste and turmeric paste, which are cooked until all excess moisture evaporates.

Next, the fried prawns are reintroduced and sautéed for an additional 10 minutes over low heat. To achieve the perfect balance of flavors, hot water and vinegar are added, along with a touch of asafoetida, sugar, and salt for seasoning.

After cooling, this delicious pickle is expertly packed and sealed, preserving its rich taste and traditional essence.