Vadukapuli Achar/ Wild Lime Pickle

Ingredients

1 big and ripe Vadukapulli naranga/ Wild Lime

1-2 Tbsp Coconut oil

1/2 Tbsp gingelly oil

2 Tbsp chilli powder

less than 1/4 tsp turmeric powder

1/2 tsp fenugreek powder

1/2 tsp asafoetida powder

1 tsp mustard seeds

3-4 whole red chillies

1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds

some curry leaves

salt to taste

1/4 cup vinegar

1/4 cup boiled water 

a pinch of sugar

Method

• Chop the lime into very small cubes.
• In a pan , heat the coconut oil and gingelly oil. 
• Add the mustard seeds. Once they begin to crackle add the red chillies and fenugreek seeds. Fry for a second and then add the curry leaves. Mix well.
• Remove from heat and add the chilli powder, turmeric powder, asafoetida powder, salt and fenugreek powder. Combine everything well.
• Add the vinegar and boiled water. Mix everything well.
• Now add the lemon pieces to this and combine everything well.
• Sprinkle a pinch of sugar finally and mix well.
• When fully cooled, check for seasoning and add more salt and vinegar if required.
• Store in an airtight container.

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