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Friday, September 2, 2011

LEMON ACHAR

Lemon Pickle is a traditional pickle made in homes. It is a spicy tangy pickle usually served with curd rice.












Ingredients 

25 Lemons  (for 1 kg pickle)
250 gms Salt
200 gms Chilly powder
1 tbsp Turmeric powder
1 tbsp Asafoetida
2-3 Drumsticks
2-3 Carrots
5-6 Green chillies
150gms Garlic
Ginger (optional)





Masala powder

50gms Mustard
25gms Fenugreek
Roast mustard and fenugreek without oil, then powder them together.

Seasoning

10-12 Red chillies
Curry leaves
2tbsp Mustard seeds
250 ml Oil 


Method

Cut the lemons into small pieces and remove their seeds
Take a kadai, put all the lemon pieces, salt, chilly powder, turmeric powder, masala powder, asafoetida, garlic, ginger, carrot pieces, drumstick pieces and mix them well.











Heat oil in another pan, put all the ingredients for seasoning. Let it cool.
Now add the seasoning into the lemon mix and finally add salt if needed.












Always store the pickles in a glass jar as it can be preserved better and longer. Glass prevents the transmission of moisture or gasses. Avoid placing wet spoons into the pickles.


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