Kochechi’s prawn pickle, also known as konch achar in Kerala, is the popular seafood in India. Another similar product, which is available in Kochechi’s online store is Shrimp Pickle or chemmeen achar.
The difference between both are explained below:
Shrimp is rich in minerals and vitamins, especially selenium, zinc, vitamin E, niacin, and vitamin B6 and vitamin B12. It also contains antioxidants like astaxanthin, which reduces inflammation and oxidative damage.
Prawns are also rich in vitamins like vitamin A, vitamin E, vitaminB12, B6 and niacin as well as minerals like calcium, phosphorous and potassium. They are also rich source of iron.
Kochechi’s pickle recipe consists of fresh prawns/shrimps sourced from coastal fish outlets in Kerala, cleaned and gut removed. It is enriched with natural, fresh ingredients like red chili, ginger, garlic and other condiments that make it nutritious and spicy. With rich fish content and thick constituency, this recipe stands out as the best, in terms of the quality of the ingredients and nutritional aspects.
Kochechi never compromises quality, so you can enjoy the real homemade taste with no fear about the ingredients’ quality and nutrition aspects. Kochechi homemade chemmeen or konch achar is best served with rice, biriyani, paratha, pulav and chapathi.
Alternate names: Prawn pickle is also known as jheenga achar, iṟāl oorugai, ciṇṛi acara in different parts of India.
Storage and handling instructions: Store in a cool, dry place. Use a sterilized and dry spoon.
Shelf life: Six months from the date of manufacturing.
A Kudumbashree product: Kochechi prawn or shrimp pickle is a product of Kudumbashree, a women empowerment initiative from the Government of Kerala.
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