Lemon Pickle
Indian Indian - Curries and Gravies

Lemon Pickle

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

An authentic Indian specialty cooked with freshly ground roasted spices, caramelised onions, and aromatic herbs in the traditional style.

Ingredients

  • • 500g chicken thighs, cut into pieces
  • • 2 tbsp mustard oil
  • • 1 tsp panch phoran
  • • 2 medium onions, finely chopped
  • • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • • 1 tsp fennel powder
  • • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • • 1/2 tsp red chili powder
  • • 1 lemon, juiced

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Heat the mustard oil until smoking and splutter the panch phoran.

2
Phase 2

Brown the onions, then add the ginger-garlic paste and fry until fragrant.

3
Phase 3

Add the turmeric, red chili powder, and fennel powder and fry for a minute.

4
Phase 4

Add the chicken, sear on high heat, then cover and cook until done.

5
Phase 5

Take off the heat and stir in the lemon juice for a pickle-style tang; serve with roti or paratha.