SWEET LIME PICKLE

Ingredients:

Limes- 12
Green chillies[slit]-6
Garlic [whole] pod-1
Mustard seeds- 1 tsp
Turmeric powder- 1 tsp
Fried fenugreek powder- 1 tsp
Asafotida powder- 1tsp
Vinegar- 1 tbsp
Sugar- 2 tsp
Gingelly oil- 1/2 cup
Salt to taste
Chilli powder- 2 to 3 tbsp

Procedure:

Slice the limes into required pieces. Add the green chilles with enough salt and mix well. Keep them in the sun light for 5 days. On the 5th day, heat a pan and pour the oil. Add the mustard seeds and when they splutter add the garlic flakes and fry them on slow fire slightly. Add the chilli powder and the turmeric powder. Put off the fire and add the remaining ingredients and mix well. Add this mixture to the pickle and let it soak in the mixture for a few days before using it.