Lime Pickle is very easy to make and can be served with paratha, any varieties of dal rice, pulao, curd rice etc. We always make pickles and store it for years together as per the tradition and practice in each and every household. Varieties of pickles are made during summer season.
This lemon pickle is very easy to make and can start consuming after three days. You can either cut it into very small pieces or into eight pieces. Always make fresh in small quantities and finish it off. If you are in for the traditionally way of making it, then can make it and store it for years together.
This lemon pickle is very easy to make and can start consuming after three days. You can either cut it into very small pieces or into eight pieces. Always make fresh in small quantities and finish it off. If you are in for the traditionally way of making it, then can make it and store it for years together.
I have taken a very small quantity for easy preparation. Here is the recipe
Preparation time:10 minutes
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Cooking time: 1 minute
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Yield: ½ bottle (1 ltr bottle)
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Ingredients:
8 nos
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Lime
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4 tbsp
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Red chilli powder
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½ tsp
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Roasted Methi powder
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½ tsp
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Turmeric powder
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2-3 tsp
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Salt
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Tempering
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½ cup
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Oil (gingelly I used)
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1 tsp
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Mustard seeds
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1 sprig
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Curry leaves
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Generous pinch
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asafoetida
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Method:
Step1
Wash and wipe the lime.
Cut into eight pieces or small pieces as you wish.
Step 2
Put them in a mixing bowl. Add salt, turmeric powder and mash with the spoon so that the juice
comes out a bit and keep aside for 5-6 hours.
Step 3
Step 4
Heat oil in kadai. Put the mustard seeds when it splutters,
add the curry leaves, switch off gas.
Add the asafetida and allow to cool.
When it becomes cool, add this in the pickle, mix well.
Store it in a jar/glass bottle. Start
using it after three days.
How to serve:
Serve with dal rice, curd rice, parathas, any rice
varieties.
Note: While making any kind of pickle, the oil should be
above the content else it is likely to get spoiled.
Always use dry spoon for removing the pickle.
Do not over roast the methi seeds as it will become more
bitter.
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