Prawns Pickle

Kerala Prawns Pickle — Chemmeen Achaar

The coastal heatwave in a jar.

This is the jar people hide at the back of the fridge so no one else finishes it first. Real prawns, slow-fried and folded into a fiery Malabar masala — the naadan chemmeen achaar that turns a plate of plain rice into the best meal of your week. Handmade in small batches in Kerala.

The taste

Deep and savoury — chilli heat first, then the richness of real prawns, with roasted garlic, ginger and fennel behind it and vinegar cutting through the oil.

Made to be gifted

Sealed and shelf-stable until opened, so it travels and gifts beautifully — the jar to send a friend who thinks they've tasted every pickle.

Eat it with

Hot rice and ghee · parathas · biryani or curd rice · or straight off the spoon at midnight.

Also in the range: the Fish (Tuna) Pickle — flaky Malabar tuna with fennel and chilli.

A note on our seafood: During the monsoon trawling ban, and because we use only fresh-caught seafood rather than frozen stock, the catch varies through the year. You may notice slight differences in flavour, colour or texture from one batch to the next. That isn't a fault — it's the honest result of real, seasonal seafood, handmade in small batches.

Ingredients & Important Info

Ingredients: Prawns, Sunflower Oil, Ginger, Garlic, Fenugreek Seeds, Fennel Seeds, Mustard Seeds, Vinegar, Chilli Powder, Asafoetida, Salt.
Allergen Info: Contains Crustacean (Prawns) and Mustard.
Dietary Info: High Protein | No Artificial Colours | No Preservatives
Storage: Keep in a cool, dry place. Refrigerate after opening.
Shelf Life: 6 months