Sweet and sour lime pickles

Name: Sweet and sour lime pickles
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 6 limes or lemons; 4 cardamom pods, seeds removed; 1 tbsp whole cumin seeds; a cinnamon stick; 3 cloves; 1 tbsp sea salt; 6 tbsp lime juice; 1 tsp chilli powder (optional)

Tony Chiodo

October 19, 2011

Time:1-2 hours

Getting into a pickle over a vegetable this spring is probably the best thing you can do for your digestive system.

Ingredients

6 limes or lemons
4 cardamom pods, seeds removed
1 tbsp whole cumin seeds
a cinnamon stick
3 cloves
1 tbsp sea salt
6 tbsp lime juice
1 tsp chilli powder (optional)

Method

Cut the limes into quarters. Sprinkle with the salt and spices. Place into a sterilised jar and pour
the lime juice over the limes.
Cover tightly and keep in a warm place for a week or until the skins
are tender.
Shake the jar daily.
When ready, keep refrigerated. Serve with curries, salads or grain dishes.

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