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Wash the lemons thoroughly, cut each lemon into 8 wedges then remove all the seeds. Place in a large pot add sugar and water and bring to a boil for 10-12 minutes. Remove the lemon in a separate bowl and reserve 1/2 cup of the water and set aside.
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Meanwhile, blend the chilli and garlic into a paste with just a little bit of water. In the same pot heat oil over medium-high, add methi, chilli flakes and the chilli and garlic paste stir. Add mustard, salt, turmeric, and kashmiri chilli powder and mix.
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Add the boiled lemons with the reserved lemon water, stir occasionally for 5-10 minutes or until liquid reduces to a thick gravy. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
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Transfer the pickles into a glass jar with a lid, tightly twist the lid and preserve the pickles in the fridge for up to 2 months making sure to use a clean utensil each used.
Recipe by Laila