Lemon pickle

Homemade lemon pickle is a traditional, tangy, and flavorful condiment prepared using fresh lemons, aromatic spices, and oil. The lemons are thoroughly washed, sun-dried, and cut into pieces, then mixed with salt and kept aside to soften and release their natural juices. This curing process enhances the sourness while mellowing the bitterness of the lemon peel.

Once softened, the lemons are blended with spices such as red chilli powder, turmeric, mustard seeds, fenugreek, and asafoetida, which give the pickle its distinctive aroma and bold taste. Oil—usually sesame or mustard oil—is heated and added to preserve the pickle and enrich its flavor. The mixture is then stored in an airtight jar and allowed to mature for a few days, during which the flavors deepe…