Lime pickle

Name: Lime pickle
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 tsp ground coriander; 2 tsp ajwain seeds; 3 tsp cumin seeds; 6 cloves; 10 black peppercorns; 2-3 tsp chilli powder; 1 tsp ground ginger; 1 tsp black salt (kala namak) or fine sea salt; 700 g limes (washed, dried and cut into small chunks – about 5mm); 100 ml rapeseed oil

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Lime pickle

Chef Romy Gill shares her easy recipe for lime pickle. Serve this classic condiment alongside an array of Indian dishes.

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Prep Time 30

Total Time 30

Servings: 800 g

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

1 tsp ground coriander
2 tsp ajwain seeds
3 tsp cumin seeds
6 cloves
10 black peppercorns
2-3 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp black salt (kala namak) or fine sea salt
700 g limes washed, dried and cut into small chunks – about 5mm
100 ml rapeseed oil

Method

Use a spice grinder/pestle and mortar to grind the whole spices with the chilli powder, ground ginger and salt until blended.
Put the lime chunks in a large bowl with the spice blend and oil, then mix well and immediately put into the sterilised jar(s). Seal and set aside in a cool, dark place for 1 week, shaking daily to make sure the lime stays well coated in the spiced oil before using.