Posted by Santhi on December 03, 2001 at 15:38:08:
In Reply to: Lime Pickles (Spicy) posted by sherry on September 17, 2001 at 10:24:32:
: Lime Pickle (Spicy)
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: 20 limes cut into quarters
: 1/2 cup rock salt
: 1 tsp turmeric
: 100 gm chilli powder
: 25 gms ginger slices
: 20 green chillies, top removed and incision made
: 1 tsp fenugreek (methi) seeds
: 1 tsp aniseed (sauf)
: 1/2 tsp onion (kalonji)seeds
: 2 tbsp oil
: 1 tbsp sugar
: 1/2 tsp asafoetida
: Method
: Put chopped lime pieces in a large pickle or glass jar. Add salt and turmeric. Shake jar to coat all pieces.
: Add ginger and green chilli to lime. Shake again to mix. Keep aside for 4-5 days till lime becomes tender.
: Heat oil, add asafoetida. Allow to cool. Crush aniseed, fenugreek in mixie, coarsely. Add all ingredients to the lime pieces. Mix well with a clean dry spoon. Allow 2 days before eating. Preserve in clean dry airtight jars.
: Variation:- If sweet lime-pickle is required add enough sugar to your taste. Reduce the amount of hot and pungent ,spices.
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Hi,
Can I add vinegar to this pickle to keep for a
longer time? If yes, at what stage should I add
it?
Thanks.