Lime Pickle Recipe
You Need:
1 very small onion - finely chopped
1 chilli (any colour) - finely chopped (seeds removed if you prefer less heat)
2 limes - peeled (discarding any white pith) then cut the peel into small bite-size pieces and halve the limes for juicing
1 tsp sugar
Method:
Simmer the lime peel with ½ tsp salt in 150ml water in a small covered pan for 20 minutes or until soft and lighter in colour (adding an extra splash of water if necessary). Strain and leave to one side (discarding the liquid)
Blend the onion with the juice of the limes, the sugar and ½ tsp salt to a smooth paste (adding a splash of water if necessary)
Cook the paste, chilli, strained lime peel and LIME PICKLE SPICES in 4 tbsp oil, stirring regularly, for 15 minutes or until nearly all the liquid has evaporated, the chilli is lighter in colour and a spoon stirred through the centre leaves a trail
Heat rating: 4/5