Monday 2 November 2015

Naranga achar / Lemon pickle Kerala style

Naranga achar / Lemon pickle Kerala style

When I got a basket of lemon I decided to try pickle.Took recipe from sis in law and gave a try!She used mustard and fenugreek powders but I used as such.Add more garlic it will enhances the taste!


Ingredients :

  • Lemon : 10 big / 20 small
  • Ginger ( chopped ) : 1" piece
  • Garlic : 20 cloves
  • Mustard : 1 tspn
  • Fenugreek seeds / Uluva : 1/2 tspn
  • Chilly powder : 3 tblspn
  • Turmeric powder : 1/2 tspn
  • Asafoetida powder : 1/2 tspn
  • Vinegar : 1/4 cup (optional)
  • Grated jaggery : 1 tblspn (optional)
  • Salt
  • Oil

Method :



  • Wash the lemon and steam it for 5 minutes in a idly maker or steamer. Don't allow it to crack.(you may skip this step )
  • Cut it in to slices according to your wish Marinate it with turmeric powder,little salt and 1 tspn of chilly powder.Set aside
  • Heat a pan with oil .Add mustard and let it splutter .Now add fenugreek seeds And add ginger and garlic.Keep the stove in low flame.
  • Now add chilly powder and asafoetida mix it well .Add vinegar if you are using.Let it boil. Switch of the flame and add sliced lemon.
  • Mix it well and check for salt.
  • Add grated jaggery and mix it again.(it will reduce the bitterness)
Naranga achar / Lemon pickle Kerala style

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