A good pickle can completely change a meal, and this Mangalorean Prawn Pickle proves it. This recipe brings together juicy prawns, roasted spices, and chillies in a finger-licking addictive punch.

If you love having a little something spicy on the side of your meals, this Mangalorean Prawn Pickle is going to make you very happy. It’s full of the classic slow-roasted kick that coastal dishes are known for.

The flavours remind me of the same comfort you get from dishes like our Prawn Curry. Plus this one also has that same homely charm with a simple mix of prawns, chillies and spices cooked down till everything smells amazing. It’s easy to make, stores beautifully, and only tastes better with time.

Ingredients for Prawn Pickle

• Prawns: Fresh, cleaned prawns work best here. They’re marinated before to help them firm up slightly before cooking.
• For the Masala Paste: Byadgi chillies (for colour and flavour), cumin, black pepper, cloves, cinnamon, fenugreek seeds and turmeric. Everything is ground with vinegar for that tangy base.
• Aromatics: Sliced garlic, chopped ginger, green chillies and curry leaves add freshness and that signature South Indian aroma.
• Oils: Sesame oil for frying the prawns and roasting the masala, and a little coconut oil at the end for an authentic coastal touch.
• Seasoning & Liquid: Salt and hot water to bring the pickle together and help it cook down to the right consistency.

Frequently Asked Questions

Richa’s Top Tips

• Dry the prawns really well: Any extra moisture makes the pickle watery and reduces its shelf life, so pat the prawns dry before marinating.
• Fry the prawns on low heat to help them firm up without turning rubbery. They should get lightly golden on the edges, not crisp.
• Roast the masala patiently: This is where most of the flavour comes from. Keep the heat low and roast until you see oil separating on the sides.
• Use vinegar, not water, for grinding: It gives the masala a smooth texture and also helps preserve the pickle.
• Always add hot water at the end: Cold water can reduce shelf life. Hot water blends into the masala better and helps everything come together.

Storage Tips

• Fridge: Store the prawn pickle in a clean, completely dry glass jar for up to 2–3 months. The key is keeping moisture out, so always use a dry spoon when scooping.
• Room Temperature: Avoid keeping the pickle out for long, especially in warm weather. After serving, pop it back into the fridge as soon as you can.
• Freezer: Not recommended. Freezing can change the texture of the prawns and affect the flavour of the spices.
• Shelf-Life Booster Tip: Use hot water in the recipe exactly as mentioned, it helps the pickle last longer and keeps the masala smooth.

Serving Ideas

A good prawn pickle can lift almost anything you pair it with. Here are some delicious ways to enjoy it: :

• With Rice: The classic way to enjoy spicy, tangy prawn pickle. Keep it simple and comforting.
• With Neer Dosa: Soft, delicate Neer Dosa balances the heat beautifully.
• With Nadan Chicken Curry: Add a small spoonful on the side of Nadan Kozhi Curry for contrast.
• With Parathas: Enjoy it with flaky Laccha Paratha or even simple chapatis.
• With Biryani: A tiny spoon of this pickle takes your Hyderabadi Veg Biryani to the next level.
• In Tiffin Boxes: Pairs well with lemon rice, upma, curd rice, or pongal when you want something quick and flavourful.

Customisation Ideas

• Add a coconut twist: Stir in a spoon of roasted coconut paste (just lightly roast grated coconut till golden and grind without water). It gives the pickle a coastal, almost-thokku style richness.
• Add heat in layers: Instead of increasing just the red chillies, add ½ teaspoon crushed black pepper towards the end. Pepper heat hits differently and gives you that Mangalorean-style punch.
• Oil-cured version: After the pickle cools, top it with 2–3 extra tablespoons of sesame oil. As it rests, the oil absorbs flavour and becomes a ready-to-drizzle “prawn chilli oil” for dosas and rice.

Whether you’re pairing it with a simple dal-chawal meal or adding it to a festive thali, it brings instant excitement to the plate. If you try this at home, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram @my_foodstory I’d love to see how your batch turns out!

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Mangalorean Prawn Pickle

Tangy and spicy with authentic South Indian flavors, this prawn pickle is one of those recipes that feel comforting and zingy in the same bite!

Course Side Dishes

Cuisine Indian, South Indian

Diet Halal

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes minutes

Total Time 35 minutes minutes

Servings 4 portions

Calories 435kcal

Author Richa

Ingredients

Marination

• 500 gms prawns
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 ½ teaspoons salt

ground masala

• 30 byadgi chillies
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds jeera
• 1 teaspoon black pepper whole
• 6 cloves
• 1 inch dalchini
• 12 fenugreek seeds methi
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• ¾ cup + 2 tablespoons vinegar

For pickle

• ½ cup sesame oil
• 20 garlic cloves sliced into 2
• 2 inches ginger chopped into ⅛ inch cubes
• 4 green chillies chopped into ⅛ inch long pieces
• 3 sprigs curry leaves divided
• 1 ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup + 2 tablespoons hot water
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil

Instructions

• Take prawns in a bowl, add turmeric powder, salt and mix well. Set aside to marinate for 30 minutes.
• Add all ingredients for ground masala except for vinegar to a mixer. Add ¼ cup of vinegar and start grinding the spices. Add 2-3 tablespoons of vinegar at a time and grind to a smooth paste. This method of grinding ensures the smooth grinding of paste.
• Heat sesame oil in a kadai or pan, add the marinated prawns and fry them on low heat for 5-6 minutes till the moisture evaporates and prawns get roasted on the edges to a golden brown. Remove from oil and set aside on a plate.
• Heat the same kadai, add garlic, ginger and green chillies and saute for 1-2 minutes till they are fragrant. Add 2 sprigs of curry leaves and saute for a few seconds. Add the ground paste, salt and roast on low for 10-12 minutes till the masala gets roasted and oil separates from the side of the pan. While frying, if the masala sticks to the sides of the pan, scrape them out and add to the masala getting roasted. This will add more flavour to the pickle.
• Add roasted prawns, mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add hot water, mix well, cook for 2-3 minutes, add the remaining 1 sprig of curry leaves and take off the heat.
• Cool completely, store in an airtight glass container and refrigerate.

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Notes

1. Make sure you use only hot water to increase its shelf life.
2. Pickle stays good for 2-3 months in the refrigerator.
3. Glass container is ideal as its stored for a longer period.

Nutrition

Calories: 435kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 158mg | Sodium: 2469mg | Potassium: 355mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1260IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 123mg | Iron: 3mg

This article was researched and written by Harita Odedra.

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Breakfast taquitos filled with a quick scramble along with veggies, cheese, and your favorite toppings is such a quick, easy, and satisfying meal! Make the super versatile scramble seasoning ahead, so you can whip up all kinds of eggy breakfasts in a flash.  (gluten-free, nut-free, with easy soy-free option)

These breakfast taquitos are super easy and super quick, if you have my scramble seasoning on hand. Even if you don’t, making the scramble seasoning is also easy. You just get all the spices, mix them in a jar, and it’s ready. You can use that scramble seasoning on scrambles, omelettes, frittatas, or to make a quick tofu egg salad in many different ways. It works well wherever you want any kind of eggy breakfast flavor.

Definitely make some and use that in this recipe, because then it’s super quick. You just crumble the tofu, add some chopped veggies, the scramble seasoning, and vegan cream cheese. Mix it all up in a bowl, and your scramble is ready to stuff into your breakfast taquitos.

Then, you roll that scramble up in warm tortillas and bake or pan fry. Serve with your favorite toppings, like pico de gallo, salsa, vegan sour cream, etc., and they are just fabulous!

Why You’ll Love Breakfast Taquitos

• quick and easy breakfast that’s super satisfying
• cheesy, veggie-packed tofu scramble stuffed into soft tortillas, baked or pan fried until crisp
• versatile! Customize mix-ins and flavors to taste.
• easy to make gluten-free, nut-free, and even soy-free

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A creamy vegan cheese log coated in crunchy pecans and fresh herbs is perfect for holiday parties served with crackers and veggies. This recipe is super easy, delicious, and versatile! (gluten-free, soy-free and nut-free options)

This is a wow-worthy, super easy vegan cheese log that you can whip up for any party, potluck, or holiday gathering. It’s delicious, cheesy, and creamy with a fantastic pecan-herb crumb which adds wonderful texture and flavor. 

The holiday cheese log pairs beautifully with all kinds of veggies, crudites, crackers, fruit, or even spicy jams and chutneys. It’s perfect on a charcuterie board served with mango chutney and paired with one of my cheese balls, like my Jalapeno popper cheese ball.

You can also use this creamy cheese as a spread for baguettes or bagels or even to make grilled cheese, quesadillas, or mac and cheese. For mac and cheese, just add some stock to a pan, heat it up with the cheese log to make a sauce, and toss in your cooked pasta of choice. 

This vegan cheese log recipe is flexible and easy to adapt to your flavor profile. Try adding paprika and jerk seasoning, Cajun spices, or extra red pepper flakes for a spicy version.

Why You’ll Love this Vegan Cheese Log

• creamy vegan cheese log coated in crunchy toasted pecans and fresh herbs
• perfect for parties, potlucks, cheese boards, and charcuterie boards
• easy to make and versatile! Try different base and seasoning options.
• easy to make gluten-free, soy-free, and/or, nut-free

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Creamy, rich, and deeply savory, these mashed potatoes get a flavor upgrade with caramelized onions and a secret boost of plant-based protein from pureed white beans. The result is velvety, buttery comfort in every bite. A side that’s perfect for holidays or weeknights alike. (Gluten-free, nut-free, with a soy-free option.)

Everyone loves potatoes in every form, especially mashed potatoes around the holiday season. They’re a fixture at every meal, and we’re going to level them up times two.

This recipe levels up the flavor with caramelized onions, garlic, and herbs that add an amazing flavor to these mashed potatoes. And we’re going to add some pureed white beans for extra protein and heartiness. 

You’ll get protein from the beans, nutritional yeast, and non-dairy milk. You can add even more protein by serving it with crispy lentils or tofu bacon bits.

No matter how you serve caramelized onion mashed potatoes they’re rich, hearty, and perfect for any holiday table or cozy dinner. Served here with my mushroom bourguignon.

Why You’ll Love Caramelized Onion Mashed Potatoes

• creamy mashed potatoes
• savory caramelized onion topping
• sneaky protein
• delicious holiday side dish
• naturally gluten-free and nut-free with easy soy-free option

Continue reading: Caramelized Onion Mashed Potatoes 

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Lemon white bean soup is a creamy, vibrant one pot meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. It’s hearty, filling, and uses simple, budget-friendly ingredients. (gluten-free with soy-free and nut-free options)

It’s soup season, and I am loving all the creamy, hearty, and budget-friendly soups — and this lemony white bean soup fits exactly into that category. It’s packed with tons of veggies, beans, and protein. 

The best part about this lemon white bean soup is that it’s flexible to your flavor profile. You can easily adjust the flavors and ingredients based on what you have on hand. It’s vibrant, lemony, and perfect for the whole family!

The soup gets its protein from beans, cashews or tofu, nutritional yeast, and the veggies. You also blend up some of the beans into a puree to create that creamy texture along with either cashews or tofu. You can even omit the cashews and tofu, if you need to, and use just the beans for the creamy base.

This creamy lemon white bean soup is wholesome, flexible, and easy to make. The perfect go-to for cozy soup season!!

Why You’ll Love Lemon White Bean Soup

• creamy, vibrant soup with tons of veggies and protein
• versatile recipe! Adjust seasoning and proteins to your taste.
• 40-minute, 1-pot meal
• naturally gluten-free with easy soy-free and nut-free options

Continue reading: 1-Pot Lemon White Bean Soup

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Spice-Rubbed Braised Tofu with Vegetables in a Savory Umami Sauce. A unique delicious holiday entree that all cooks in one pan! (gluten-free and nut-free with soy-free options)

I wanted to make a vegan braised meat-style dish for the holidays, so I came up with this one-skillet meal that’s rich, hearty, and incredibly flavorful. It features an amazing, aromatic spice rub that smells so meaty you’ll be surprised it’s entirely plant-based. The spice rub coats tofu that’s been frozen, thawed, and pressed, giving it a dense, chewy texture perfect for braising.

The base for the braise starts with crisped-up potatoes and carrots. After searing the vegetables, we make a deeply flavorful sauce with caramelized onions, lots of aromatics, and fresh herbs, and flavor boosters. 

The tofu and vegetables braise together in this sauce, allowing the tofu to absorb all that flavor while developing a slightly crispy top and a tender, chicken-like interior.

We use an oven-safe pan to start the dish on the stovetop and finish it in the oven, where the vegetables become perfectly tender and the tofu gets a gorgeous golden top. 

It’s fantastic served with rice, couscous, mashed potatoes or other mashed vegetables, bean purée, some crusty bakery bread, or a side salad. 

A simple herb sauce adds a bright, fresh contrast, but you can enjoy it on its own, too. It’s full of amazing flavors with or without. The herb sauce just bumps up the flavor even more.

Why You’ll Love Braised Tofu and Vegetables

• 1-pan entree that’s perfect for the holiday table
• flavorful braised vegetables in caramelized onion sauce
• big pieces of crisp, herb-rubbed tofu
• naturally gluten-free and nut-free with easy soy-free option

Continue reading: Chicken-Style Braised Tofu and Vegetables (1 pan!)

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A cozy, hands-off, no sauté mushroom potato casserole that needs just 1 pan. Layers of rich mushroom gravy with beans and veggies, layered with crisp garlic herb potatoes that take only minutes to put together as the oven does all the work. (gluten-free with soy-free and nut-free options)

It’s fall, and it’s time for some comfort food. And what’s more comforting than this casserole, which has a stewy mushroom gravy with beans and veggies, topped with potatoes smothered in garlic butter? There are lots of fall herbs, like fresh thyme and sage, and it all comes together really quickly. 

This is a super easy one-pan casserole. No need to sauté or stand around the kitchen for long periods of time cooking the onions and mushrooms. Everything goes right into the baking dish, and the oven does all the work. 

Once the mushroom and onions are cooked, add the beans, herbs and stew ingredients and top them with some sliced potato and bake, and thats it. You get all the fall flavors and a dish that reminds of mashed potatoes and mushroom bourguignon w/o all the work.

It’s comforting, stewy, and perfect for a fall dinner with your family, served with a side salad, garlicky dinner rolls, or some crusty bakery bread. Or serve it however else you like!

Why You’ll Love Mushroom Potato Casserole

• cozy, hearty, stewy beans and veggies in a rich, mushroom gravy
• 1-pan oven recipe, no standing at the stove!
• very little active cooking time
• No cooking the aromatics and potato separately
• naturally nut-free with easy gluten-free and soy-free options

Continue reading: 1-Pan Mushroom Potato Casserole

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Pillowy tortellini and a velvety tomato-cream broth, enriched with my easy homemade sausage spice mix. Bursting with bold Italian flavors and ready in just 30 minutes, it’s your new favorite irresistible soup.

I got some almond ricotta–stuffed tortellini, so I decided to make an amazing soup with it. This is a hearty, delicious, and easy tortellini soup recipe. It uses the usual suspects of an Italian-flavored soup: aromatics, carrot, celery, Italian herbs, and vegan sausage. Those flavors pair up with the tortellini, tomato purée, and some non-dairy cream. 

It turns out absolutely delicious.

I make this spice mix which adds all the flavor of sausage to whatever plant based protein you choose. This spice mix combines smoked paprika, fennel seeds, garlic powder, black pepper, oregano, and pepper flakes, and it’s just so versatile and flavorful!

First make the spice mix, and then decide which protein you want to use for the sausage. You can use vegan sausage, lentils, walnuts, pecans, chickpeas, crumbled tofu, chopped up soaked soy curls, seitan, or whatever else you like. 

Cook your protein of choice with some garlic and the spice mix, then add all the aromatics. Fold in the tomato sauce, tortellini, and some stock, then add non-dairy cream at the end. The tortellini cooks up in the same pan with the rest of the soup.

The soup comes together within 30 minutes in just 1 pan, and is creamy and satisfying!

Why You’ll Love Tortellini Soup

• super easy 1-pot meal ready in 30 minutes
• creamy, tomatoey broth with sausagey flavors and tender, cheesy tortellini
• super versatile! Use whatever plant-based protein you like!
• Easily made gluten-free, soy-free, and/or nut-free.

Continue reading: Creamy Tortellini Soup (30 Minutes!)

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This foolproof blender recipe creates perfectly fudgy blondies studded with chocolate chips. Allergy-friendly, protein-packed, and absolutely delicious.

I have used chickpeas and lentils in various ways to make healthier desserts already on the blog. There is my chickpea cookie pie, my chickpea brownies, my lentil brownies, and my lentil cookie dough brownie bars.

There are just so many ways to use all these legumes, so I decided to try using white beans. Chickpeas can sometimes be a little bit more grainy and gritty, even when you blend them That’s because chickpeas have thicker skin. The texture of the bean is also a bit more gritty compared to creamy white beans, so white beans actually are a great option to use in dessert recipes instead of chickpeas.

I made these blondies with white beans and tahini. Usually, I add some kind of nut butter to my brownies or cookie pies. I wanted to keep this recipe nut-free, so I’m using tahini here. But if you don’t want to use tahini, you can just add some smooth almond butter or peanut butter.

It’s a super simple recipe with just a few ingredients. Just add everything to a blender or a food processor, blend, then transfer to a baking pan. Add your chocolate chips and chunks if you want, and bake. That’s it!

These are amazing and super easy, and you’re going to want to make them again and again.

Why You’ll Love White Bean Blondies

• super easy – you make the batter in the blender!
• lots of protein and fiber from the beans and tahini
• versatile! Make it with chocolate chips or use the snickerdoodle variation
• naturally gluten-free, soy-free, and nut-free

Continue reading: Fudgy White Bean Blondies – Soy & Nut Free

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