Thursday 6 June 2013

Pickled lemon-South Indian style

Ingredients:

-Lemon          12 (Cut into 8 pieces)
-Salt                10 tablespoons (For marinating lemon)
-Salt                 3 tablespoons (For seasoning)
-Sugar              5-10 tablespoons
-Vinegar           2-3 tablespoons
-Asafetida        1/4 teaspoon
-Toasted fenugreek powder   1 teaspoon
-Toasted whole black pepper 2 teaspoons
-Toasted cinnamon stick        1 tablespoon
-Toasted bay leaf                    1 tablespoon
-Fried mustard seed                1 teaspoon
-Chili powder                          1 teaspoon
-Turmeric powder                   1/2 teaspoon
-Paprika                                   2 teaspoons
-Oil                                           4 tablespoons
-Garlic                                     10 cloves
-Ginger                                     2 tablespoons

Method:

1.Wash the lemons and cut the top and bottom parts of all lemons. Then cut the lemons in half and squeeze most of the juice off. After that cut those halved cut lemon into 4 pieces and marinate them with 10 tablespoons of salt. Cover the salted lemons well and keep it closed for 1 night.

2.Put the marinated lemons into the steamer and steam it while the water is boiling for 3-5 minutes.

3.Keep the steamed lemon aside and let it cool down. Then fried mustard seed in hot oil for a second and then add garlic, ginger and all spices into the pan to fry with mustard seed for a few more second.

4.Pour all the prepared lemons into a big bowl and then add the prepared spices  and all ingredients into the bowl to mix with lemons. Mix them well and try it whether you like the taste.

5.Finally, pour the seasoned lemon into a jar and seal it well. You can keep it inside the fridge for up to 1-2 years. Enjoy!

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