Lime Pickles

Submitted by Diana Adcock

"This recipe came from a next door neighbour, who was East Indian. I found these pickles interesting. In comparison to other recipes for lime pickles they seem alot alike."

 

• Ready In: 288hrs
• Ingredients: 12
• Yields: 1 large jar

ingredients

• 20 limes, cut into quarters
• 1⁄2 cup rock salt
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons turmeric
• 100 g chili powder
• 25 g ginger, sliced
• 20 green chilies, topped and slit
• 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
• 1 teaspoon anise seed
• 1⁄2 teaspoon onion seeds
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon asafoetida powder

directions

1. In a large glass bowl place limes.
2. Toss well with salt and turmeric.
3. Add ginger and green chilies.
4. Toss well to coat evenly.
5. Set aside for 4 days.
6. Heat oil and add the asafoetida.
7. Allow to cool.
8. Crush aniseed, fenugreek into mix.
9. Add remaining ingredients to the lime and shake well.
10. Allow to stand for 2 days.