Lime Pickles

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Lime Pickles

Recipe By : Eric Larsen <Eric_Larsen-C15799@EMAIL.MOT.COM>
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Sauces And Preserves

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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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
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.

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


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

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