Indian lime pickle | നാരങ്ങ അച്ചാർ

There are different ways to prepare pickles. Even my mom prepares it in different ways.

You need,

• Indian lime | Cheru naranga – 20
• Gingelly oil / Nallenna / Sesame oil – 6 tbsp
• Mustard seeds – 3 tsp
• Fenugreek seeds – 2 tsp
• Garlic – 5 tbsp gratted
• Ginger – 3 tbsp gratted
• Curry Leaves of 6 strings
• Turmeric powder – 1/2 tsp
• Red chili powder – 4 tbsp ( you can reduce if you dont want it is very spicy )
• Asafoetida – 1/2 tsp
• Sugar – 2 tsp
• Salt to taste

You have to,

• Clean,wash and dry the lemons .
• Cut each lemon into 4 or 8 pieces

• Add these pieces to a bottom thick sauce pan along with salt.
• Cook in low flame.
• The juices will ooze out during this process
• Add 1 tbsp oil, sugar, red chilli powder, asafoetida, turmeric and some more salt(if required)
• Mix well and continue the process till the juices are absorbed (all should happen in low flame).
• Heat 5 tbsp of oil in a pan and add mustard seeds.
• When they pop up add fenugreek seeds and fry for few seconds.
• Add garlic, ginger and curry leaves and saute for a couple of minutes.
• Add in the lemon mixture and mix well evenly.
• Remove from flame and allow to cool completely( 4-5 hours)

• Transfer that to a clean and dry glass jar and close tightly with a lid.
• Use dry spoon to take pickle. Serve with rice , kanji or parathas

The below picture was clicked the very first time when I made, the remaining pictures were clicked in the second time

Note:- As we are cooking the lemon in the beginning, no need to add vinegar.