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Lemon and Ginger Pickle

Sukaina Nasseer Mamado
Ginger pickle is a very popular pickle in Andhra Pradesh, India. This spicy pickles are also available commercially.
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Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Course Chutneys & Pickels
Cuisine Gujrat, Indian
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

  • 3 large yellow lemons
  • 6 Tablespoon(tbsp) Lemon Juice
  • 2 Teaspoon(tsp) salt
  • 1/2 Teaspoon(tsp) turmeric
  • 50 Grams(g) ginger,cut into desired size
  • 50 Grams(g) flat indian beans(goovar),halved
  • 5-6 green chillies,slit

Instructions
 

  • 1 Halve and then quarter the lemons (twelve pieces)
  • Rub salt and turmeric to the lemon, ginger, flat Indian beans and green chillies
  • Let it stand for a minimum 4 hours; add the lemon juice
  • Bottle (See note below)
  • Stir everyday with a spoon to prevent formation of mould
  • Keep at room temperature until the lemon pieces are tender, then place in the fridge
  • N.B. Make sure the bottle is clean, dry and airtight and has a plastic or glass top When making pickle, use glass or plastic utensils The lemons are pickled when they go soft and the juice thickens (approximately two weeks)
Keyword ginger, lemon, pickle