Coorg Tourism - Bitter Lime pickles

Bitter Lime pickles

Ingredients:

Bitter limes (Seville oranges) – 10
Red chillies – 8
Pepper corns – 2 teaspoons
Cumin seeds – 4 teaspoons
Fenugreek – 1 teaspoon
Mustard seeds – 2 teaspoons
Curry leaves – 10
Garlic – 1 pod
Salt – to taste
Oil – for seasoning

Method:
Wash and wipe the limes well. Cut into finger length pieces with the peel. Roast red chillies, pepper, cumin seeds, fenugreek and mustard seeds. Powder them together. Mix the powder with the lime pieces. Roast salt. Let it cool and mix it with the lime pieces. Season it with curry leaves, mustard and garlic fried in a little oil. Mix well, cool and store in an air-tight jar.