By Garima Johar
January 26, 2025
Achaar is a quintessential accompaniment in every Indian household. While there are many types of achaar you can make with lemons, this Punjabi recipe for khatta meetha nimbu achaar is worth trying.
8-10 lemons 1 cup sugar 1 tablespoon black salt ½ tablespoon red chilli powder 1 teaspoon garam masala ½ teaspoon ginger powder ½ teaspoon ajwain Pinch of salt
Start by rinsing the lemons and patting them till they are completely dry.
Mix sugar, black salt, red chilli powder, garam masala, ginger powder, ajwain, and salt.
Cut the lemon into small pieces and remove the seeds. Add the pieces to the masala.
Transfer them into an air-tight container, and keep them in the Sun for about a week.
Add some sugar after the week and let the pickle sit in sunlight for some more days.
You can enjoy the pickle after a few weeks, and the taste will get even better with time.