Lime Pickles Recipe
Do you love tangy, spicy and flavorful condiments? Then you’ll adore this Lime Pickles Recipe. It’s bright, zesty and full of bold taste.
Ingredients
- 10 fresh limes
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 1 tablespoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 tablespoon mustard seeds
- ½ teaspoon fenugreek seeds
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar optional
Instructions
Wash the Limes
- Wash the limes well. Wipe them dry with a clean towel to remove all moisture.
Cut the Limes
- Cut each lime into small pieces. Remove the seeds carefully to keep it less bitter.
Add the Salt
- Put lime pieces in a bowl. Sprinkle salt over them. Mix well using a spoon.
Sun-Dry the Limes
- Place the salted lime pieces under sunlight for one to two days. This helps soften them.
Roast the Spices
- In a small pan, dry roast mustard, cumin and fenugreek seeds for one minute. Let them cool.
Grind the Spices
- Grind the roasted seeds into a coarse powder. Keep aside.
Mix the Spices
- In a bowl, mix chili powder, turmeric, and the ground spice mix. Add sugar if you like a sweet taste.
Heat the Oil
- Heat oil in a pan until warm. Add vinegar and remove from heat.
Combine Everything
- Pour the warm oil over the lime mixture. Stir well so every piece gets coated with spices.
Store the Pickle
- Transfer the mix to a clean, dry glass jar. Seal tightly. Keep in a cool place for one week before using.
Shake the Jar Daily
- Shake the jar gently every day so the spices mix evenly.
Serve and Enjoy
- After a week, the lime pickles are ready. Enjoy them with rice or any meal.
Notes
- Always dry the limes completely to avoid spoilage.
- Use glass jars only, not plastic or metal containers.
- The longer it sits, the richer the flavor becomes.
- You can add garlic or ginger for extra flavor.
- Warm oil helps the spices blend better with the lime.