How To Make Best Spicy Teekha Nimbu Achar

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How To Make Best Spicy Teekha Nimbu Achar

Over 5,000 years ago, various groups and cultures interacted with India, resulting in various flavours and regional cuisines. 

There are a number of regional cuisines in Indian cuisine. These include North Indian, South Indian, East Indian and West Indian cuisines.

North India cuisine is heavily influenced by Mughalai cooking methods and ingredients. This Punjabi nimbu ka achar recipe will have you drooling over it.

Despite differences in soil type, climate, culture, ethnic groups, and occupations, these cuisines are characterized by their use of locally available spices, herbs, vegetables, and fruits. 

The food of India is also influenced by religious and cultural traditions. Potato, chillies, and breadfruit were introduced to the country by foreign invasions, trade relations, and colonialism. 

Pickles play a big role in Indian cuisine and are used to add flavor and texture to dishes. No food is complete without chutney and pickles. Hot and spicy achaar adds flavor like nothing else.

If you like a lemon pickle with jaggery you can see our other recipe too where you can replace sugar with jaggery.

How To Make Spicy Teekha Nimbu Achar

This Teekha Nimbu Achar tastes best with piping hot laccha paranthas and butter with a smidgen of this spicy achaar.

Prep Time: 1-2 days
Cook time: 11-15 minutes
Serve: 4

Cuisine: Indian
Course: Pickles, Jams and Chutneys
Serve: 4

Author: Ranjeeta Nath Ghai

Ingredients for Teekha Nimbu Achar Recipe

• 6 large Lemons 
• 1/4 cup Red chilli powder 
• 1/2 cup Sugar 
• 2-3 tablespoons Red chilli powder 
• 2-inch piece Ginger, crushed 
• 2 Star anise roasted 
• 1 tablespoon Mustard seeds roasted 
• 1 teaspoon Fenugreek seeds (methi dana) roasted 
• 8 Green chillies chopped 

Method

1. Put lemons in a large glass bowl and sprinkle salt all over it. Let it sit for one day under a cover. The next day, toss the lemons in the same juice.
2. Put all salted lemons in a small saucepan and squeeze out the juice.
3. Add sugar, lemon juice, 3 tbsp water, ginger, red chilli powder, and star anise. 
4. Cook on low heat, stirring continuously until the sugar dissolves completely.
5. Pour the sugar-chillies mix over the lemons. Ensure that it covers the lemons completely.
6. Press down on the lemons so that the lemons are soaked completely. Close jar and set aside for fifteen to twenty days.
7. The pickle is now ready to be served.

Nutrition Info

Calories: 150 Kcal
Carbohydrates: 33.75 gm
Protein: 0
Fat: 0
Other: 0.90

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