Lime Pickle is a “must have” accompaniments to any Indian meal. Nimbu ka achaar, is a popular dish served in India and is delicious when homemade. We love lime pickle for its hot, sour, salty. Chillies and spices makes it fiery, tangy, and crazy-flavorful. This recipe is simple and easy without the ferment process. Lime pickle can be served over a variety of foods including rice or lentils. These pickles are believed to aid digestion when eaten in small quantities.
Ingredients
Ingrediens
3 lime
1 tbsp mustard
½ tbsp fenugreek seeds
1½ red chilli powder
½ tbsp salt
For tempering
1½ tbsp sesame oil
½ tsp mustard
1/4 tsp asafoetida
Procedure
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take 2 cup water and get a boil.
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once the water comes to a boil, drop in 3 lime.
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cover and rest for 5 minutes or until lime softens.
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now take off the lime from water and pat dry.
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chop into quarter pieces and keep aside.
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in a pan dry roast mustard and fenugreek on low flame until it turns aromatic.
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blend to a fine powder and add to chopped limes.
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also, add red chilli powder, turmeric and salt.
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mix well making sure everything is well combined.
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further heat 2 tbsp oil and add mustard and hing for tempering.
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splutter the tempering and allow the oil to cool completely.
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once the oil cools completely, pour over the pickle and mix well.
Serving suggestion – ragi dosa with lime pickle