Nimbu Adrak ka Achaar Recipe

• 16 Lemons
• 1 tsp Turmeric Powder (Haldi)
• 12 Whole Red Chilies (coarsely ground)
• 1-cm (2") piece Ginger
• ½ cup Salt
• 1 tsp Ajwain (carom seeds)
• 8 Green Chilies (chopped)

• Cut each of the 8 lemons in equal halves and squeeze out the juice. Keep it aside.
• Cut the remaining 8 lemons in 4 slits each and keep all the lemons and lemon skins in a glass jar (sterilized).
• Peel and cut the ginger into thick strips.
• Take a bowl and mix ajwain, green chilies, chili powder, turmeric powder, salt and lemon juice and mix well.
• Pour the above mixture on the lemons in the jar and make sure that the lemons are covered with the juice.
• Cover the jar and keep it in sun for 8 to 10 days, so that the lemons ripen and become soft.
• Make sure to toss the jar occasionally, so that the pickle mixes well with the mixture.