Crushed Lemon Pickle

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Course : Indian
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 1
 

Ingredients:

6 medium lemons ripe and juicy
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
1/2 teaspoon nigella seeds -- (kalonji)
2 tablespoons chilli powder red
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 tablespoon turmeric powder
1/2 tablespoon mustard seeds crushed coarsely
1/2 teaspoon asafoetida
1/2 tablespoon oil
 

Preparation:

Wash lemons and wipe dry. Quarter lemons, deseed them carefully. Run them in a blender with sugar. The lemons should turn to coarse crumb like bits. Heat oil in a small pan, add seeds, allow to splutter, cool. Add all other ingredients, including salt and lemons, mix well. Sun this mixture for 4 days till matured. Making time: 30 minutes. Maturing time 4 days. Makes: 500 g of pickle (approx.) Shelflife: 2 months