Lime Pickles – Indian Food
Title: Lime Pickles
Cook Time: 2 days
Level: Easy
Serving: 11-15 pints
Hello Friends, the next recipe is a Homemade pickles prepared in the summer and kept in the sun during daytime for at least three days before use. Lime pickles since long have been made in Indian homes. . indian pickles consist of a large variety of pickled fruits and vegetables which are marinated in oil or lemon juice and different Indian spices and salt. Enjoy this great appetizer with your family.
Ingredients:
7 lbs cucumbers
2 c slaked lime
2 gal water
4 1/2 lbs sugar
1/2 gal vinegar
1 tbsp salt
1 tsp cloves
1 tsp celery seed
Directions:
wash and Slice cucumbers and place in a plastic tub.
Mix the slaked lime and water, pour over cucumbers and cover. Place in refrigerator for 5 hours
Bring to boil and pour over cucumbers slices, sugar, vinegar, salt; cloves and celery seed. Simmer for 40 minutes.
Refrigerate over night or 12 hours almost.
After that, place in cooker and on medium heat let cucumbers get heated thoroughly (do not boil).
Place in jars and cover with vinegar solution and seal.
Personal Suggestion: Pickles are loved by everyone. These pickles are delicious, you can prepare and store in the refrigerator for a few weeks, i used to accompany meats, sandwiches and burgers.
