LEMON PICKLE RECIPE
Easy pickle made with lemons or lime, spices, oil and garlic. Lemon pickle is a popular condiment from Indian cuisine. It goes well in any Indian meal.
Provided by Swasthi
Categories Condiment
Time P3DT12m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Optional - If using fenugreek seeds, roast 1 tsp seeds on a low heat until they turn fragrant and deep golden in color. Cool this and powder finely. Measure ½ to 1 tsp powder for this pickle and set aside.
- Rinse the lemons well until running water and wipe dry with a clean cloth. Air dry them preferably overnight to ensure they are moisture free.
- Ensure the chopping board, knife, bowls, spoons and pickle jar are clean and moist free. Do not use moist surfaces or cutlery while you make the pickle to avoid spoilage.
- Chop 200 grams lemons to desired sizes and deseed them gently with a small fork or a knife.
- Extract the lemon juice from the rest of the lemons (another 200 grams) and discard the seeds.
- Spread the chopped lemon pieces on a clean tray and sun dry them for at least 5 hours. If you do not have sunlight, then put the tray in the oven and turn on the oven at 40 C (104 F), at the lowest possible settings in your oven for 1 hour, shake the tray after 30 mins. Keep the oven door ajar (little open) through out to avoid moisture building up inside.
- At the same time, spread red chilli powder, salt and turmeric in a tray. Keep it in the sun for 1 hour or in the oven at 40 C or 104F (without salt) for 20 mins. Keep the oven door ajar (little open) through out to avoid moisture building up inside. Remove the tray and place on a wired rack so the ingredients don't sweat.
- Also keep the lemon juice in the sun or in the oven. If keeping in the sun, spread a thin muslin cloth over the bowl of lemon juice.
- Before you make the pickle, cool down all of the ingredients including salt. This step is very important. They will become warm or slightly hot after keeping in the sun/ oven.
- Add the lemon pieces to a clean glass or ceramic bowl or jar.
- Pour the lemon juice, add 1 tbsp salt and turmeric.
- Cover and rest it for 1 to 2 days at room temperature in a dry clean place. Avoid keeping this in a humid atmosphere like in kitchen. Keep it in the living.
- Stir the lemon pieces together with chilli powder and ½ to 1 tsp methi seeds powder. Cover and set aside.
- Heat oil in a pan until hot enough. Then add mustard, red chilies and crushed garlic.
- Turn off when the garlic is fried to crisp and golden. Add hing and cool down the oil completely.
- Pour half of the oil to the lemon pickle and give a good stir. Taste it and add more salt and chilli powder if needed.
- Transfer this to a glass bottle. Pour the remaining oil over the pickle.
- Press down the pickle so the oil floats on top. Ensure there is a layer of oil over the lemon pickle as this helps in a good shelf life.
- Cover with a lid and refrigerate the lemon pickle for better shelf life.
- It takes 10 to 20 days for the lemon pieces to be ready. When the pickle is ready, the lemon pieces will soften.
- Always use dry spoons to serve the pickle. Wipe clean the sides of the jar with a clean tissue after every use. Ensure most of the lemon pickle is under the oil at all times. This helps in preserving the pickle for longer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 34 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 450 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
LEMON PICKLES WITH SPICES
This is a versatile pickle... eat as is or in recipes... or as a garnish. I love these pickles and they are easy to make... When I bring these to pot lucks... they are always a hit! *** If you don't want to can them, make smaller batch and keep refriegerated as directed in recipe... .
Provided by Colleen Sowa
Categories Other Salads
Time 1h20m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Wash the lemons thouroughly. Slice lemons 1/4 inch thick. DO NOT peel the lemons!
- 2. Sterilize 20 half pint jars in boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
- 3. Put all of the spice pieces into a cheese cloth bag or stainless steel spice balls.
- 4. Place the sugar, salt, spice bag, water and vinegar in large stainless steel pot. Bring to a boil. Boil for 6 minutes stirring constantly.
- 5. Put the lemon slices into the boiling syrup. Boil 1 minute, gently stirring and "tossing". Remove spice bag.
- 6. Stack the lemon slices into the hot steril jars. Cover lemon slices with the hot syrup. Leave 1/2 inch "head space" in the jars.
- 7. Wipe the rims and place lids and rings. tighten to fingertip tightness. Place in boiling water bath to cover jars by 3 inches above the lids. Bring back to a boil with the canner lid on. Boil for 15 minutes. Remove the jars to a towel lined counter or table. Leave sitting undisturbed for 24 hours before storing in pantry.
- 8. *** The pickles will not be ready to eat for 4-5 weeks. *** Any jars that did not seal... can be stored in the refrigerator for 6 months.
SPICY LEMON PICKLE
Indians pickle just about any vegetable, fruit, berry and nut. Pickles are intended to pack strong flavors in small quantities, so they are never consumed by spoonfuls. They are meant to enhance breads, rice and other mellow-flavored items during a meal. The majority of pickles are spicy hot, containing a high proportion of ground red pepper (cayenne). Others are milder, but all pickles are laced with spices. The lemons found in India are much smaller and juicier than their American cousins. At times, your local Indian grocery store might stock this variety, so buy them in a hurry before they disappear. The usual kind available in your supermarket will work just fine, too.
Provided by Sandi From CA
Categories Chutneys
Time 42m
Yield 2 cups, 32 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat lemon wedges, water and salt to boiling in 2-quart saucepan; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 12-15 minutes or until lemons are tender and water has almost evaporated; remove from heat. Stir in ground red pepper.
- Heat oil and mustard seeds in 6-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Once seed begins to pop, cover skillet and wait until popping stops. Add hot oil mixture and remaining ingredients to lemons; mix well.
- Cool pickle 20-30 minutes. Tightly cover and store in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- DRY-ROASTING FENUGREEK SEEDS: Heat heavy 6-inch skillet over medium heat about 2 minutes. (Hold hand, palm down, about 4 inches above bottom of skillet. It should feel warm.) Add seeds to skillet and cook 30-60 seconds, stirring constantly, until seeds turn reddish brown and have an almost nutty, slightly bitter aroma. If grinding seeds, which you are in this recipe, let cool 1 to 2 minutes, then grind in a spice grinder or with a mortar and pestle.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 3.1, Fat 0.1, Sodium 218.5, Carbohydrate 1, Fiber 0.4, Protein 0.2
HOW TO MAKE LEMON PICKLES
How to Make Lemon Pickles. Lemon pickles can be a very tasty addition to a variety of foods, especially Indian and Middle Eastern dishes. There are a couple of types of pickled lemons you can choose to make. Luckily, both are delicious...
Provided by wikiHow
Categories Pickles
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Gather 10 to 12 small ripe lemons. You can use any type of lemons that you like, including conventional or organic. Many people even like to use Meyer lemons, which are a cross between a lemon and a mandarin orange, although they can be difficult to get your hands on. Whatever type of lemon you choose, make sure they are nice and ripe so that they have a lot of juice inside. Squeeze each lemon and make sure that it gives a little. This shows that it is nice and juicy.
- Sterilize a quart-size (1 liter) canning jar. When pickling lemons, it's important to use a clean container that will not introduce bacteria into the food. To avoid this, clean your jar and lid well with soap and hot water and then submerge them in boiling water for 10 minutes. If you don't have a quart-size (1 liter) canning jar on hand, a smaller one or a different type of jar will work. However, you will just have to cut down your ingredients to fit the size you have. Once the jars and lids have been boiled, lay them out on a clean towel to dry.
- Clean the outside of the lemons. Scrub the lemons so that you remove any wax, pesticides, or residue that is on the surface. You can simply rinse them under running cold water, scrub them with baking soda or vinegar, or use a commercial fruit and vegetable wash. You can use a kitchen scrubber or brush to clean the lemons.
- Slice the lemons into 1⁄4 to 1⁄2 inch (0.64 to 1.27 cm) slices. Cut each lemon in half horizontally. Place the flat cut surface on your cutting board so you can easily cut off the stems and dispose of them. Then make 1⁄4 to 1⁄2 inch (0.64 to 1.27 cm) slices all along the length of each piece.
- Remove all the lemon seeds. Look over each piece and use the tip of your knife or your fingers to take out all of the seeds. The seeds are not good for eating and should not be included in the pickle.
- Mix the lemons slices with salt. Put the lemons in a bowl and pour in 1/4 cup (68 grams) of salt. Stir the salt and lemons together until all of the lemons are coated. You can use any type of salt you have in your kitchen. However, pickling salt is good because it doesn't have additives that can cloud up your pickle. On the other hand, sea salt and kosher salt contain natural minerals that can enhance flavor. As the lemons are coated with salt, they will begin to give off more liquid. This is normal and nothing to worry about.
- Let the lemons sit in the jar on your counter for about a week. Put your coated lemons into your prepared jar and put on the lid. Keep the lemons at room temperature to start the pickling process. When the whites of the rinds are beginning to become translucent, you can move on with the process. Shake the jar a few times daily to ensure that all of the lemons are coated in the salt and are beginning to pickle. The number of days you let the lemons sit can vary. Some people let the lemons sit for only a few days. Just remember that the goal is to let the pickling process start without any seasonings added, which can hinder the lemons absorbing the salt.
- Cook your seasonings in a dry pan on low heat. Gather about 1 tablespoon of dry seasonings and 2 tablespoons of any garlic and chilis you want to add. To bring out the flavor of the dry seasonings, cook them in a dry pan on low heat until you can start to smell them. Seasonings that really do well with this type of treatment include mustard seeds, coriander seeds, and carom (ajwan) seeds. If you are adding fresh garlic and chilis to your lemon pickle, cook them in a small amount of canola oil to bring out their flavor and reduce the heat of the chilis a bit. Cool the seasonings to room temperature before adding them to your jar.
- Stir the seasonings into the jar and place it in the refrigerator. Pour your room temperature seasonings into the jar of lemons. Then stir everything together until it is well blended. At that point, put the lid back on the jar and put it in the fridge for several more weeks. Once your lemons have turned translucent and are soft and pliable, they are done and ready to eat. Some people keep the jar at room temperature, since the amount of salt in the lemons keeps them from spoiling. However, it is a better food handling process to keep them cold in the refrigerator just in case pieces of lemon are not fully submerged in the salty liquid.Tip: Use your lemon pickle within a year.
LEMON PICKLE
Steps:
- Fry the mustard seeds in the hot oil. As they begin to pop, add the curry leaves and urad dhal. Lower the heat and add the chili powder; cook until brown, then add the vinegar. Stir in the lemon, remove from the heat and leave to cool. Can be stored in the refrigerator for a week.;
PICKLED LEMON SLICES
This is a good way to use leftover lemons, can also be done with limes. They're sweet and sour and salty all at once. Make an interesting garnish for a margarita. You can eat these rind and all. Cook time is pickling in refrigerator time.
Provided by quotPink Eyedquot J
Categories Lemon
Time P7DT15m
Yield 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mix the lemon juice, pickling spices, salt and sugar in a pot.
- Bring to a boil, and let cook to about body temp.
- Add the lemon slices to a largish tupperware container, and pour the brine over them.
- Refrigerate one week.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 48.9, Fat 0.1, Sodium 4717, Carbohydrate 15.4, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 9.2, Protein 0.6
PICKLED LEMONS
Delicious slices of lemons that retain that zing - wonderful as an addition to Curries and Tagines, very easy to prepare and pickle and wonderful to eat!
Provided by JoyfulCook
Categories Citrus
Time 26m
Yield 2-3 Jars
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Wash and slice lemons into about six slices cutting from tip to tip, and pack tightly into sterilised jars (this can be doing by bringing the jars and lids to the boil for 10 minutes).
- mix the water, salt and vinegar together and boil for 6 minutes.
- leave to slightly cool then fill up the jars with the liquid, and keep for about a month in a cupboard before using. This recipe does 2-3 jars.
HOMEMADE PICKLING SPICE
I can every year and I love to use this pickling spice for my pickles. Everyone says they are the best they have ever had. -Olivia Miller, Memphis, Tennessee
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 10m
Yield 1/3 cup.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients and store in an airtight jar or container. Use in favorite pickle recipes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 0 sodium, Carbohydrate 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
PICKLED PRESERVED LEMONS
This keeps for a long time and you don't have to refrigerate it! A natural for chicken or veal, fish, etc.
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Lemon
Time 10m
Yield 1 jar
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Quarter each lemon from top to within 1/2 inch of bottom so that slices are still attached to bottom of lemon.
- Rub salt on exposed flesh and re-form.
- Place 2 tablespoons of salt on the bottom of a jar (size of the lemons will determine the size of jar needed).
- Pack lemons in layers, alternating with salt, until jar is full. Add fresh lemon juice, if necessary, to cover lemons.
- Close jar and store on a shelf.
- Occasionally turn jar over to redistribute salt.
- Lemons can be used in two weeks and will keep unrefrigerated for a year.
- To use, rinse slices under cold water to remove salt.
- Remove and discard pulp.
- Use rind as a flavoring agent, cutting it up to spike up a vegetable salad or to add to the pan when you are deglazing after sauteing meats or fish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 216, Fat 3.2, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 113205.8, Carbohydrate 115.6, Fiber 50.8, Protein 13
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