A recipe that has been passed down from one generation to another, Lime pickle or Nimbu Ka Achaar as it is called in Hindi is an integral part of Indian culture. You would definitely remember having it with Rotis or even rice as your mom or Grandmother would make it with so much love and affection and bottle them up in huge pickle jars. Extremely easy to make, this lip smacking Nimbu Ka Achaar rec ... ipe only requires about 20 minutes of your time and can serve up to 6 people. In case, you wish to make more of it and store it for later, you can do so by scaling up all the ingredients proportionally. If stored properly in an airtight container, this pickle can easily last for months. We have slightly modified the traditional recipe to make it healthier without losing out on any of the heartiness of the dish. This Nimbu Ka Achaar recipe does not contain any sugar as it uses its healthier alternative - jaggery and uses only 2 teaspoons of Mustard oil, making it as healthy as it possibly can be. Spiced with Red Chilli powder, Asafoetida and Panch Phoran masala, this pickle balances spice and other flavours perfectly without letting it overpower the other flavours. Panch Phoran masala is an essential ingredient and if you want to learn how to make the masala at home, you can watch our Panch Phoran masala video tutorial. Learn how to make this tasty and extremely healthy Nimbu Ka Achaar recipe at home today.
Jaggery
15 teaspoons
Red Chilli Powder
2 teaspoons
Turmeric Powder
0.5 teaspoons
Asafoetida/hing
1 teaspoon
Salt
1 teaspoon
Mustard Oil
2 teaspoons
Lemon
500 g
Panchpuran
15 teaspoons
Water
500 ml