Quick Recipe For South Indian Lemon Chilli Pickle

By: Vaishali Kapila

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Tangy and spicy, this South Indian lemon chilli pickle will make a pleasant change from regular pickles. Ready in just a few minutes, it's a must-try!

10-12 lemons, 5-6 green or red chillies, 1/4 cup mustard seeds, 1/4 cup fenugreek seeds, 1/4 cup oil, 1 tsp haldi, 1 tsp red chilli powder, salt. 

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Ingredients

Step 1 

Roast mustard seeds and fenugreek seeds until fragrant. Grind into a coarse powder.

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Step 2

Combine lemon pieces, chopped green or red chillies, ground powder, haldi, red chilli powder and salt. Mix well. 

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Step 3

Heat oil and add to the mixture. If using vinegar, add it now and mix well. 

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Step 4

Store the pickle in an airtight container and let it ferment for 2-3 days. Serve with dosa, idli or rice.

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