Crushed Lemon Pickle

Ingredients

• 12 ripe healthy lemons
• 350 g sugar
• 3 teaspoons red chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seed
• 1/2 teaspoon methi seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon sesame seed
• 1/8 teaspoon asafetida powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 tablespoon salt

Directions

1. 1

   Quarter lemons, remove all seeds.

2. 2

   Put sugar and lemon pieces in a small grinder.

3. 3

   Run in short spurts, till lemons are crushed in coarse pieces.

4. 4

   Remove into a clean dry glass bowl or wide mouthed jar.

5. 5

   Add all other ingredients.

6. 6

   Mix well with a wooden ladle or fork.

7. 7

   Tie mouth with a clean dry muslin cloth.

8. 8

   Keep each day in hot sunlight, each day for at least 4-5 days.

9. 9

   Check to see is sugar has melted completely.

10. 10

    Close lid tightly, and store in cool, dry place.

11. 11

    Never use a wet spoon to remove pickle, to make it last.