Kerala Lemon Pickle

 

Ingredients

• Lemon – ½ kg
• Curry leaves – 3 sprigs
• Asafoetida powder – 2 tbsp
• Fenugreek powder – 2 tbsp
• Red chilli powder – 3 tbsp
• Grated jaggery – 2 tbsp
• Turmeric powder – ½ tbsp.
• Sesame oil – 4 tbsp
• Salt – to taste

Method

1. Heat sesame oil in a pan, add lemon, saute and fry for 7 to 8 minutes, keep aside
2. Dry the fried lemon with cleaned cotton cloth,
3. Cut the lemons into equal-sized pieces and set aside.
4. Heat sesame oil in a pan add curry leaves, asafoetida powder, fenugreek powder, red chilli powder, grated jaggery, turmeric powder and salt. saute for some minutes
5. Then we add fried lemon pieces and saute well and cook for 5 to 6 minutes
6. Remove from fire and set aside
7. Once it cools down, transfer it to a clean and dry container.

Source: Village Cooking Kerala