Lime Pickles

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Course : Indian
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 1
 

Ingredients:

12 medium limes
1/4 cup coarse sea salt
1 tablespoon fenugreek seeds
1 tablespoon mustard seeds
2 tablespoons chile powder
1 tablespoon ground turmeric
1 cup vegetable oil
1 bunch cilantro -- for garnish
 

Preparation:

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