Recipe: Lime Pickles [edit]

Step 1

1. Cut each lime lengthwise into 8 slim wedges; place in a large bowl; sprinkle with salt and set aside.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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Step 6

TAKES 10-12 DAYS