Nimki ( Quick Mango relish)

This is a quick fix for a mango pickle or relish, takes minutes to prepare and makes a great  accompaniment to the meal.

Ingredients

Raw Mango - 2

Shallots - 2

Mustard oil - 1 tbsp

Chilli powder - 1 tbsp

Ajwain - 1 tsp

Salt to taste

Thinly slice the mango and shallots. Add the rest of the ingredients and toss well. This is now ready to eat immediately and will keep well for a week in the fridge.

Lemon Pickle

Ingredients:

Lemons - 4
Salt       - 4 tbsp
Sugar   - 4 tbsp
Chili powder - 2 tsp

Method:
Dice the lemons. Put them in a air tight sterilized jar. Add the salt, sugar and chili powder. Mix well to marry all ingredients well.
 

Close the jar and keep it in a sunny spot for a couple of days. Remember to bring the jar indoors in the evening.

This pickle is best served at room temperature. Great accompaniment to any Indian meal, also try it with couscous and Moroccan lamb stew (Will be sharing it on the blog soon).

Storing Tips: Keeps well in the fridge for a couple of months and best consumed within a month if kept at room temperature. The taste intensifies with time.