White Lemon Pickle | Vella Naaranga Achar
Sun-soaked and fiery — this mixed pickle is the small jar that sits on every Kerala dining table and makes plain rice taste complete. A little goes a long way.
Ingredientsfor 6 servings
- 10-12 nos Lemon Wash and pat dry
- 10 Cloves Garlic
- Birds eye chillies A handful, kaandhari mulak
- 2 tsp Black seeds Karinjeerakam
- 4 tbsp Vinegar
- Salt, to taste
Preparation
Step 1
Gather all the ingredients and set aside.
Step 2
Cook the lemon in boiling water for 5-10 minutes.
Step 3
When it starts boiling, turn off the heat and add chilli and garlic.
Step 4
Convert it into a colander and let it cool.
Step 5
Cut each lemon into four pieces and add black seed, vinegar and salt to taste.
Step 6
Keep the pickle intact in an airtight jar atleast two weeks for the flavours to set.
Tip
Mustard oil needs to be heated to smoking point and then cooled before adding to the pickle. This removes its pungent raw flavour.
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