Lime Pickles

Name: Lime Pickles
Ingredients: 12 limes; 1/4 cup coarse sea salt; 1 tablespoon fenugreek seeds; 1 tablespoon mustard seeds; 2 tablespoons chile powder; 1 tablespoon ground turmeric; 1 cup vegetable oil; cilantro for garnish

8 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

12 limes
1/4 cup coarse sea salt
1 tablespoon fenugreek seeds
1 tablespoon mustard seeds
2 tablespoons chile powder
1 tablespoon ground turmeric
1 cup vegetable oil
cilantro for garnish

Directions

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1. Cut each lime lengthwise into 8 slim wedges; place in a large bowl; sprinkle with salt and set aside.
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2. Put fenugreek and mustard into a skillet and dry-roast over medium heat about 1 to 2 minutes, until they begin to pop. Put into a mortar and grind to a fine powder with a pestle.
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3. Add chili and turmeric and mix well. Sprinkle the spice mixture over the limes and stir gently. Pour the oil over the limes and cover with a dry cloth.
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4. Leave the bowl in a sunny place 10 to 12 days, until the limes have softened. Pack in jars , seal them, and store in a cool, dark place.