Indian
Indian - Chutneys and Sides
Nimbu Ka Masaledar Achar (Spicy Lemon Pickle)
Chef's Menu Description
An authentic Indian specialty cooked with freshly ground roasted spices, caramelised onions, and aromatic herbs in the traditional style.
Ingredients
- • 10 limes, quartered
- • 2 tbsp salt
- • 1 tbsp mustard seeds, coarsely ground
- • 1 tbsp fenugreek seeds, roasted and ground
- • 1 tsp nigella seeds
- • 1 tsp turmeric powder
- • 1 tbsp red chili powder
- • 3 tbsp mustard oil
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Wash and fully dry the limes, then cut them into small wedges.
2
Phase 2
Coarsely grind the mustard seeds and roast and powder the fenugreek seeds.
3
Phase 3
Toss the lime wedges with the salt, ground seeds, nigella, turmeric, and chili powder until evenly coated.
4
Phase 4
Pack into a sterilized glass jar and pour the mustard oil on top.
5
Phase 5
Sun the jar for 5-7 days, stirring every other day until the rinds soften.
6
Phase 6
Serve the sharp lime pickle alongside parathas, dal, or curd rice.