Nimbu Mirch ka Achar
Nimbu Mirch ka Achar or Lemon Red Chili Pickle is a chutney made with nimbu and red chili paste. Its chili, tangy and sweet. Having this tasty pickle in your plate makes your thali da bomb!
Servings: 250 gram
Ingredients
- 250 gram whole red chili
- 750 gram sugar granulated
- 25 lemon big
- 125 gram salt
- a pinch asafetida hing
- to taste all spice powder garam masala, optional
Instructions
- Using a dry cloth or tissue, thoroughly wipe both chilies and lemons. Please do not wash them as it will spoil the pickle.
- Remove and discard the seeds from both chilies and lemon. Grind chilies and lemon together into a coarse paste.
- Transfer the paste to a thick pan, add sugar and salt. Boil them together on slow flame for 30-45 minutes. Stir it continuously. Add asafetida and garam masala as per taste. Allow it to cool and store in air-tight container in refrigerator.
Notes
It stays well when refrigerated upto 6 months.