Instant Lemon Pickle

This is a quick and easy sweet lemon pickle that is ready within in half an hour as compared to the traditional recipe.

Ingredients

• 3-4 Lemon
• 1 Tsp. Cumin Powder
• 1 Tsp. Red chili powder
• 1 Tsp. Turmeric Powder
• Pinch of Asafoetida
• 2-5 Black Pepper
• 1-2 Cardamom Pod
• 1-2 Cloves
• 1 Small Cinnamon Stick
• Brown Sugar ½ Cup
• 2 Tbsp. Sesame Oil or Mustard Oil or Olive Oil
• Salt to Taste

   Method

1. Cook the whole lemon in steamer for 6-10 minutes.
2. Let the lemons cool completely.
3. Place the lemons in a bowl or in a deep dish. Cut them into quarters inside the bowl, to retain all the juices.
4. Add the salt, turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin powder, Asafoetida
5. In a pan take 2 Tbsp. of sesame oil. Add 3-5 black pepper, 1 cardamom, 1 clove, 1  small cinnamon stick.
6. Add spiced lemon wedged and brown sugar. Let it melt. Adjust sweetness according to your taste.
7. Cook for 5-10 Minutes. Let it cool.
8. Store in a sterilized glass bottle and leave aside for one day. Next day, the pickle is ready to eat.
9. Store in refrigerator.