Monday, 18 October 2010

emon Pickle

Ingredients:

•4 green limes
•1 inch piece root ginger, sliced
•1 tbsp white vinegar
•10 Cayenne chillies sliced
•2 tbsp sugar
•1 tbsp paprika
•1 tsp Garam Masala
•1 tsp cumin seeds
•2 cloves garlic, sliced
•2 tsp salt
•2 tbsp oil
Cooking method for Lime Pickle
Serves 8

Quarter the lemons. Place in a large jar with 1 tsp of salt and seal. Mix the salt up by shaking then leave in a sunny spot for 3-4 days. Move the jar round regularly. Add the rest of the salt to the jar, mix, and leave for 1 month in the sun. Rotate the jar every day. Heat some oil in a pan and cook the ginger till golden. Now add the vinegar, lemon and lemon juice from the jar. Mix well and cook for about 5 minutes. Add the spices, garlic and chillies, and cook for a further 3 minutes. Store in sterilised jars and keep in the fridge for up to 1 month.

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