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Sweet And Spicy Lemon Pickle Recipe
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Govind Kaushik
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Sweet And Spicy
Lemon Pickle
Recipe For Rice And Parathas

20 mins
Cooking Time
Easy
Difficulty
10
Ingredients
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Sweet And Spicy Lemon Pickle has long been part of Indian kitchen shelves, especially during warmer months when lemons are juicy and naturally fragrant. The balance of tanginess from citrus and mellow sweetness from jaggery creates a layered flavour that keeps getting richer over time. Families often prepare small batches before summer vacations because the pickles stay usable for weeks when stored properly. Unlike very sharp pickles, this version develops a rounded taste after resting for a few days. The chilli powder brings gentle heat, while mustard oil and fenugreek add depth. A well-made lemon pickle recipe works beautifully with dal-rice, stuffed parathas, curd rice, and even plain khichdi when meals feel too simple. Another reason this pickle remains popular is the texture. As the lemons cure, the peel softens and absorbs the spices slowly. Many traditional homes still leave the jar near sunlight for a few hours daily, allowing the flavours to mature naturally without artificial preservatives.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
10 mediumLemons
1 cupJaggery (grated)
2 tbspRed chilli powder
1 tspTurmeric powder
1 tspRoasted fenugreek powder
2 tspMustard seeds
1 tspFennel seeds
1/4 tspAsafoetida
3 tbspSalt
1/2 cupMustard oil

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Step 1: Prepare Lemons

Wash the lemons thoroughly and wipe them completely dry with a kitchen cloth. Any moisture can reduce shelf life later. Cut each lemon into small wedges and remove only the visible seeds. Transfer the pieces into a large dry mixing bowl and sprinkle salt over them evenly.

Step 1
Step 1: Prepare Lemons
8 Minutes
Step 2
Step 2: Heat The Oil
4 Minutes
Step 3
Step 3: Mix The Spices
5 Minutes
Step 4
Step 4: Combine And Rest
3 Minutes

FAQs

When stored in a dry glass jar and handled with a moisture-free spoon, the pickle usually stays good for nearly two months when refrigerated.

 

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