Ingredients

• 1.5 kg - limes
• 250 g - salt
• 250 g - jaggery
• 120 g - cumin seeds
• 125 g - fennel seeds
• 125 g - coriander seeds
• 100 g - garam masala
• 70 g - mustard or rai seeds
• 50 g - fenugreek seeds
• 50 g - chilli powder
• 20 g - nigella seeds
• 1.5 cups - gingelly or mustard oil

How to Make Quick Lime Pickle

• Powder the following ingredients:
• cumin seeds, fennel seeds, coriander seeds, mustard seeds, and fenugreek seeds.
• Cut each lime into four, apply salt and keep overnight.
• The next day, remove the limes and reserve the brine.
• Heat oil in a pan till it starts smoking.
• Take it off the fire and cool it a little.
• Add nigella seeds and the masalas.
• Cook for a little while in the hot oil and then add jaggery.
• Cool the masala thoroughly and add the lime pieces.
• Mix well and bottle.
• Top it with the reserved brine.
• Shake the jar well and keep it in the sun for a week.
• Add extra oil if needed.