Monday, January 12, 2009

Nimbya adgai~Lime pickle

Nimbya adgai/limbya nonche/lime pickle,one of my favorites while having a bad cold,when everything else tastes bland,this one’s a wonder pickle which does magic to your palette.I can have rice and this pickle alone and still feel very very satisfied.In fact,it was one of the first few dishes I prepared for hubby[amma prepared and I assisted;-)] before marriage.I avoided answering his question as to who ‘really’ made the pickle;-).

During my last trip to Ekm,I assisted amma(again!) to make this yummy pickle.We used a large sized lemon(also called Narthang in Konkani).I packed in a big bottle for myself and use it in ration;-).Recently we had it with curd rice and I just cant explain in words how tasty it was..;-).Taste it to believe it!!

Nimbya Adgai~Lime pickle

Ingredients

Lime – 1,big size OR 10-15 small
Salt – as required
Boiled water – 2 cups
Red chillies – 200 gms
Hing/asafoetida – 2 tsp
Green chillies – 7
Ginger – 1’ piece
Oil – 2-3 tbsp

Method

Chop lime into small pieces.
Add a handful(about 4 tbsp) salt,mix well.
Keep this mixture on heat and keep stirring-do not add water.
When the mixture starts getting dry switch off the flame and let it cool.
Roast the red chillies in a few tsps oil.
Make a smooth paste using the boiled water(as required) and add to the lime-salt mix.
Add the hing and mix well.
In a little oil,fry the green chillies and ginger and add to the pickle.


P.S-As with regular pickles,this one too can be made according to one's taste buds.If you want it more/less spicy,add more/reduce chillies.

This pickle remains good for a few days in room temperature and for 2-3 months if kept refrigerated.[If it lasts that long..;-)] .



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17 comments :

  1. normally I dont like pickles,But as you said this tangy one work wonders when you cant have anything else,this tastes great with curd rice..

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  2. Divu, hw right u r ...this is a cold remedy-khana-accompaniment! My mil prepares one where she uses only the lemon,ginger,green chilies and hot salt water..not sure abt name. I hv bookmarked this one. :) Tks!

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  3. I love the lime pickle best, way better than Mango. My mom used to buy the fresh pickle from B'lore city market. Now, I use SWAD pickle masala for pickling. Looks mouthwatering, I am drooling! :)

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  4. I have never made pickles at home. But this recipe seems so simple, I am thinking of giving it a try...

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  5. Love this with some curd rice... that tangy taste is just awesome.

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  6. I love pickles and mango and lime are my favourite and this lime pickle looks so yumm delicious
    Drool drool.

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  7. i made other type..this looks so simple

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  8. Looks limely delicious! Hmm... hot and spicy pickle to go with curd rice.. Nothing can beat!

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  9. lime pickle looks very yummy ..mouthwatering

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  10. mmm. looks so delicious Divya! Nice click.

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  11. Oh I cannot resist for pickle and curd rice (my confort food) Drooling....

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  12. I love Lime pickle....and yours lools so delicious!!!
    Thank you Divya for all the nice comments in my blog....really appreciate it:)

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  13. i love love love narathanga pickle....never knew about it until roopa gave me some...from then its one of my favs...good one divya!!and a lovely click as well:)..

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  14. My Grandfather used to have this at every meal with curd rice! I prefer avakkaya but like this too. Yours looks so tempting! Brilliant color:)

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  15. I am down with fever and cold right now and would love to have this with pej ... Very tempting pic

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  16. nice click divya, i love lemon pickle .

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  17. mouthwatering adgai...just i need a bowl of curd rice...

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