How To Make Punjabi-Style Meetha Nimbu Achar

By Garima Johar

April 29, 2024

Achar or pickle is a quintessential accompaniment in every Indian household. While there are a lot many types of achar you can make with lemons, this Punjabi recipe for meetha nimbu achar is definitely worth trying.

Ingredients

Lemons - 8-10 Sugar - 1 cup Black salt - 1 tablespoon Red chilli powder - ½ tablespoon Garam masala - 1 teaspoon Ginger powder - ½ teaspoon Ajwain - ½ teaspoon Pinch of salt

Step 1

Start by rinsing the lemons and patting them till they are completely dry.

Step 2

Make the masala by mixing sugar, black salt, red chilli powder, garam masala, ginger powder, ajwain, and salt.

Step 3

Cut the lemon into small pieces and remove the seeds.

Step 4

Mix the lemon pieces with the masala, transfer them into an air-tight container, and keep them in the Sun for about a week.

Step 5

Add a little more sugar or jaggery after the week and let the pickle sit in sunlight for some more days.

Step 6

You can enjoy the pickle after a few weeks, and the taste will get even better after some more time has passed.