Lemon Pickle II
A comforting vegan built around green chiles, fenugreek seeds and turmeric powder β roughly 65 minutes start to finish, and rated medium to make. Scroll down for the ingredient checklist, a serving scaler and unit converter, and the method broken into 7 steps.
You'll mainly reach for pan and large pot. At medium difficulty across 7 steps, it's manageable with a little attention. As written, the ingredients are plant-based.
What you'll need
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How to make it
- Wash and dry the lemons thoroughly, then cut each into 8 small wedges or chunks, removing any visible seeds, and slit the green chiles lengthwise.
- Place the lemon pieces and chiles in a clean, dry bowl, add the salt, and toss until every piece is well coated.
- Transfer the mixture to a sterilized glass jar, press down to release the juices, seal, and leave in a warm sunny spot for 4 to 5 days, shaking the jar once daily so the lemons soften in their own brine.
- Toast the mustard and fenugreek seeds in a dry pan over medium heat for about 1 minute until fragrant, then grind them coarsely once cool.
- Heat the oil until shimmering, remove from the heat, and let it cool for a minute before stirring in the ground mustard and fenugreek, the ground ginger and the turmeric to make a tempering.
- Stir the sugar and the spiced oil into the softened lemons, mixing well so the sugar begins to dissolve and the turmeric colors everything evenly.
- Reseal the jar and return it to a warm place for 2 to 3 more days, stirring daily, until the rinds are tender and the pickle has mellowed before serving with rice or flatbread.
You'll use: Pan Β· Large pot
Ingredient substitutions
- Lemon
- lime Β· 1 tbsp white wine vinegar per lemon
Tips & common questions
How long does Lemon Pickle II take to make?
About 65 minutes from start to finish β an estimate based on the 7 steps and 9 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of lemon?
Try lime. See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes β use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
Is Lemon Pickle II vegan?
Based on its ingredients, this recipe contains no meat, fish, dairy or egg, so it looks vegan-friendly. Always double-check labels on packaged items.
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