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# Nimbu Ka Achar Recipe

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## Step-by-step

<Steps>
  <Step>
    firstly, in a large vessel take 4 cup water and get a boil.

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  </Step>

  <Step>
    once the water comes to a boil, drop in 10 lime.

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  </Step>

  <Step>
    cover and rest for 5 minutes or until lime softens.

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  </Step>

  <Step>
    now take off the lime from water and pat dry. make sure not to have any moisture in lime as they shorten the shelf life of pickle.

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  </Step>

  <Step>
    chop into quarter pieces and keep aside.

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  </Step>

  <Step>
    in a pan dry roast 2 tsp mustard and ¼ tsp methi on low flame until it turns aromatic.

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  </Step>

  <Step>
    blend to a fine powder and add to chopped limes.

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  </Step>

  <Step>
    also, add 3 tbsp red chilli powder, ¼ tsp turmeric and 1 tbsp salt.

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  </Step>

  <Step>
    mix well making sure everything is well combined.

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  </Step>

  <Step>
    further heat ¼ cup oil and add 1 tsp mustard, ¼ tsp hing.

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  </Step>

  <Step>
    splutter the tempering and allow the oil to cool completely.

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  </Step>

  <Step>
    once the oil cools completely, pour over the pickle and mix well.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/nimbu-ka-achar-recipe-instant-lime-pickle-recipe-nimbu-achar-14.jpeg" alt="" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    finally, enjoy **instant lime pickle** or **nimbu ka achar** immediately or store in the refrigerator and use for 2 weeks.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/nimbu-ka-achar-recipe-instant-lime-pickle-recipe-nimbu-achar-2-2048x1365.jpeg" alt="instant lime pickle recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Video

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## Notes

* firstly, make sure there is no moisture in lime as it reduces the shelf life of pickle.

* also, adjust the amount of chilli powder to your spice level.

* additionally, lemon pickle can also be prepared in the same way.

* finally, **instant lime pickle** or **nimbu ka achar recipe** tastes great when tanginess, spiciness is well balanced.

<Note>
  Original recipe by Hebbar's Kitchen: [https://hebbarskitchen.com/nimbu-ka-achar-recipe-lime-pickle/](https://hebbarskitchen.com/nimbu-ka-achar-recipe-lime-pickle/)
</Note>