Lime Pickles

Lime Pickles

Recipe By : Eric Larsen <Eric

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Categories : Sauces And Preserves

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -- -- --

12 Limes

1/4 Cup Coarse Sea Salt

1 Tbs Fenugreek Seeds

1 Tbs Mustard Seeds

2 Tbs Chile Powder

1 Tbs Ground Turmeric

1 Cup Vegetable Oil

Cilantro -- for garnish

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

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.

I found this recipe in 'The Hot and Spicy Cookbook' by Crescent Books.

I have yet to try these out, but the sound interesting. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -