Lemons and Chillies Sweet Pickle
Recipe: Sanjay Hingorani 

Ingredients:

15 Lemons - 4 slits, push motta namak in and keep it in a glass jar in the sun till they slow cook and turn brownish. It took over two weeks in the mild winter sun.
250 gms sugar
12-15 Long green chillies - cut one inch pieces
1/2 tsp Turmeric powder 
1 tbsp Red chilli powder 
1 tbsp Pickles masala (Store bought)
1/2 tsp Cumin powder 
2-3 Tej patta 
1 tsp Onions seeds
10-15 Black peppercorns

Method: 

Remove the Lemons from the gooey syrup that has formed in the glass jar over the few weeks it's been in the sun. Discard this syrup. Do not use this as it's got too much salt in it. 

In a thick bottomed pan add the sugar and equal amount of water. Slow boil it. When it turns lightly brownish n syrupy add the Lemons and all the ingredients except the chillies.Cook the lemons for at least 25 mins on low flame. Add the chillies now. Cook further 20 mins on low. The chillies will turn soft and less pungent. Done.

Goes best with dal kichdi.

I just love this pickle the bestest amongst all the other pickles I make.

Eat, Enjoy, Repeat !

Cheers 
Sanjay 

Note: Salt is a big curing agent and preserver. If you are careful in not using wet spoons then the pickle will stay good for a few weeks in the fridge. 




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