Lemon pickle

Here's a simple recipe for Lemon Pickle:

1. **Ingredients:**
   - 8-10 lemons
   - 1/2 cup mustard seeds
   - 2 tablespoons fenugreek seeds
   - 1 cup red chili powder
   - 1 tablespoon turmeric powder
   - 1/2 cup salt
   - 1/2 cup sesame oil

2. **Preparation:**
   - Wash and dry lemons thoroughly. Cut them into small pieces, discarding seeds.

3. **Sun-drying:**
   - Spread the lemon pieces in the sunlight for a few hours until they are partially dried.

4. **Roasting Spices:**
   - Dry roast mustard seeds and fenugreek seeds separately until they release their aroma. Let them cool and grind them into a coarse powder.

5. **Mixing:**
   - In a large bowl, mix the partially dried lemon pieces with mustard-fenugreek powder, red chili powder, turmeric powder, and salt.

6. **Storage:**
   - Heat sesame oil and let it cool. Add it to the lemon-spice mixture and mix well. Store the lemon pickle in a clean, airtight jar.

7. **Maturation:**
   - Let the pickle mature for a few days to allow the flavors to meld.

Enjoy your tangy and spicy homemade Lemon Pickle!

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