How to Make Prawn Pickle at Home

Prawn pickle is a spicy and tangy condiment that is popular in many parts of the world, especially in India and South Asia. It is made with fresh prawns, spices, and vinegar, and can be enjoyed with rice, roti, or as a side dish.

Making prawn pickle at home is not difficult, but it does require some time and preparation. The most important thing is to use fresh, high-quality prawns. You can also adjust the spice level to your liking.

Ingredients:

• 1 kg prawns, peeled and deveined
• 1/2 cup white vinegar
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds
• Salt to taste

Instructions:

1. Wash the prawns thoroughly and pat them dry with paper towels.
2. In a large bowl, combine the vinegar, oil, ginger, garlic, chili powder, turmeric powder, cumin seeds, mustard seeds, and salt.
3. Add the prawns to the bowl and stir to coat them evenly.
4. Cover the bowl and let it marinate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
5. Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat.
6. Add the marinated prawns and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until they are cooked through.
7. Remove the pan from the heat and let the pickle cool completely.
8. Store the prawn pickle in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 months.

Tips:

• You can use any type of vinegar you like, but white vinegar is the most common type used in prawn pickle.
• If you like your pickle extra spicy, you can add more chili powder.
• You can also add other spices to the pickle, such as fenugreek seeds, coriander seeds, or black pepper.
• Be sure to let the pickle marinate for at least 2 hours, or overnight, so that the flavors can develop.
• The pickle will taste even better after it has been stored in the refrigerator for a few days.

Prawn pickle is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be enjoyed with a variety of dishes. It is also a great way to use up leftover prawns. So next time you have some fresh prawns on hand, try making your own prawn pickle at home.

I hope you enjoy this recipe!