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March 23, 2012

Lemon Pickle

Lemon has such a nice citrus flavour which is soothing for the soul. It leaves us refreshed with the flavour and when pickled makes a wonderful combination with curd rice.

We always like the home made pickles, hence every season I buy the veg that is available in the market during that season and this time, it is lemon.



The process will take 12 to 15 days for the pickle to be ready to use. Oil, salt and spices act as preservative. This pickle will stand good for 7 days at room temperature. So you can store it in fridge for longer period  [mine is still running :-) ]or mix in 3 tsp of vinegar to store for longer periods. If you are planning to make it in bulk quantity, you can store the large quantity in freezer. Transfer it to a small container whenever required for use.

Ingridients :

  1. Lemon - 14 Nos.
  2. Salt     - 7 tsp (heaped)
  3. Red chilli powder - 5 tbsp
  4. Turmeric Powder - 1 tsp
  5. Methi seeds - 2 tsp
  6. Sesame oil - 1 & 1/2 cup
  7. mustard seeds - 1 tbsp
  8. Hing powder - 1 tsp

Procedure :


  • Sterilize the bottle you are going to store the pickle and dry, keep it ready.
  • Wash lemon and wipe it with a clean cloth
  • Chop a lemon into four. similarly keep all the lemons cut and ready.
  • Sprinkle the salt over it and leave it to stand for 7 days, don't forget to mix them daily during those 7 days atleast twice a day.
  • 8th day, Dry roast methi seeds, powder & keep ready.
  • Heat oil, add mustard seeds, after they splutter, switch off the flame.
  • Allow it to cool for a minute.
  • Add hing powder (asafoetida) and allow it to cool for 5 minutes
  • To the soaked (pickled) lemon pieces, add red chilli powder, Tumeric Powder and methi seeds powder, mix well. 
  • Adjust the seasoning as per your taste (salt & red chilli powder)
  • Add the oil with mustard seeds to it, mix well and store it in the clean container for another 7 days.
  • Yummy flavourful lemon pickle is ready to accompany your dish to enhance the flavour & taste of the dish.

11 comments:

வை.கோபாலகிருஷ்ணன் said...

VERY VERY FRESH PRODUCT. SUPERB.
I ALWAYS LIKE ONLY NEW PICKLES.

THANKS FOR SHARING.

EXPECTING 1 BOTTLE FRESH PICKLE
BY COURIER.

- GOPU

Vishku said...

Dear Mira...
My mouth is watering aww the color is also so good I will make it.....

Mira said...

Dear Gopu Sir, please mail me your address. Very glad to send you some :D

Mira said...

Dear Vishku, thank you. I used Everest tikalal red chilli powder, which is spicy and colourful.

Usha Srikumar said...

Drooliciously temptimg!

Mira said...

Thank you Ushaben

வை.கோபாலகிருஷ்ணன் said...

Mira said...
Dear Gopu Sir, please mail me your address. Very glad to send you some :D

தாங்கள் அன்புடன் அனுப்புவதாகச் சொன்னதே போதும். புத்தம் புதிய ஊறுகாய் நாக்கில் பட்டது போல ஒரே ருசியாகவும் சந்தோஷமாகவும் உள்ளது.
அன்புடன்
கோபு

Mahi said...

அருமையா இருக்குது ஊறுகாய்! :P

Mira said...

நன்றி மஹி.

Unknown said...

It looks so yummy and unlike many other recipes needs less time! Can't wait to try it!
I have two questions to :
1. Can I use mustard oil instead of sesame oil?
2. Do I have to keep it in the fridge once it's done,or will it stay good outside?

Mira said...

Hi,

Thanks for visiting my blog and for the comments.

1. Sesame oil is the one we use traditionally. If you want to try this you can. Else you can use the oil of your choice but it may taste accordingly.

2. I would suggest to keep it in the fridge. It stays good for more than a year. But if you want to keep a small quantity outside, then it must be ensured that always Oil covers the top. No piece stays outside the Oil. So, you may require m

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