
Here’s a simple recipe for mixed vegetable pickle to accompany a grilled prawn dish:
Mixed Vegetable Pickle:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (carrots, cauliflower, green beans, bell peppers, etc.), chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1/4 cup mustard seeds
- 1/4 cup fennel seeds
- 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
- 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
- 1 tablespoon red chili flakes (adjust according to your spice preference)
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch ginger, grated
Instructions:
- Prepare Vegetables:
- Wash and chop the mixed vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- Sterilize Jars:
- Sterilize glass jars and lids by boiling them in hot water for 10 minutes or running them through a dishwasher.
- Prepare Spice Mix:
- In a dry pan, roast mustard seeds, fennel seeds, cumin seeds, and coriander seeds until fragrant. Allow them to cool, then grind them into a coarse powder.
- Make Pickling Solution:
- In a saucepan, heat vegetable oil. Add minced garlic and grated ginger. Sauté until golden brown.
- Add the ground spice mix, red chili flakes, turmeric powder, and salt. Mix well.
- Pour in the white vinegar and bring the mixture to a simmer. Allow it to cool slightly.
- Combine Vegetables and Pickling Solution:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped vegetables with the pickling solution. Mix well to coat the vegetables evenly.
- Fill Jars:
- Pack the vegetable mixture tightly into sterilized jars, ensuring the vegetables are submerged in the pickling solution. Leave some space at the top.
- Let it Marinate:
- Allow the pickle to marinate for at least 24 hours before consuming. It gets better with time as the flavors meld.

Grilled Prawn Dish:
Ingredients:
- 1 pound large prawns, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh lemon wedges for serving

Instructions:
- Marinate Prawns:
- In a bowl, combine prawns with olive oil, minced garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Let it marinate for at least 15-30 minutes.
- Preheat Grill:
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill Prawns:
- Thread the marinated prawns onto skewers. Grill for 2-3 minutes per side or until the prawns are opaque and cooked through.
- Serve:
- Serve the grilled prawns hot with a side of mixed vegetable pickle and fresh lemon wedges.
Enjoy your delicious and flavorful mixed vegetable pickle with grilled prawns!