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Small Batch Tangy and Zesty Lemon Chutney
Nothing fancy here, just simple ingredients and a short simmer to bring it together. A Zesty Lemon Chutney with Masala and Warm Spices
This Easy Homemade Lemon Pickle with Warm Spices is one of those quick little kitchen projects you end up making when you have a bowl of ripe lemons staring at you. It’s tangy, lightly sweet, and the warm spices hit just right.
Why You Will Love this Zesty Lemon Chutney
You’ll enjoy this delicious Homemade Lemon Chutney with Warm Spices and Tangy Citrus Flavor because it’s bold, tangy, and comes together with simple pantry spices. It’s the kind of chutney that wakes up any meal and still feels effortless to make.
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Zesty Lemon Chutney
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: ± 1 medium jar
- Category: Indian Recipes
- Method: Easy
- Cuisine: Indian
Description
You might not expect a simple bowl of lemons to turn into something this bold, but Zesty Lemon Chutney does it with almost no effort.
Ingredients
- 7 ripe lemons, washed and pips removed
- juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1/2 tsp fine salt
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 tsp ginger and garlic paste
- 2 tbsp pickle masala or methi masala, or a combo
- 1/4 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/4 tsp mustard seeds
- 1/4 tsp fennel seeds
- 4 tbsp oil
- 1 tbsp vinegar
Instructions
- Toss 7 ripe lemons, the juice of 1/2 lemon, 1/2 tsp fine salt, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1 tbsp vinegar into a food processor. Blend until everything looks smooth and bright.
- Warm 4 tablespoons of oil in a small pan.
- Add 1/4 tsp cumin seeds, 1/4 tsp mustard seeds, and 1/4 tsp fennel seeds. Let them sizzle for a few seconds.
- Stir in 1/4 tsp ginger and garlic paste and fry it just long enough for the raw smell to fade.
- Take the pan off the heat and let the oil cool for a minute, so the spices don’t burn.
- Mix in 2 tbsp pickle masala until it forms a thick, fragrant paste.
- Pour the blended lemon mixture into a bowl and stir in the spiced oil mixture.
- Keep mixing until everything looks well combined.
- Spoon the chutney into a clean jar or a sterile container.
- You can enjoy it right away, but it gets even better after a few days as the flavors settle in.
Notes
Created, prepared, tried, and tested by Priscilla
This Quick, tangy lemon chutney with warm spices is full of citrusy flavor and classic pickle masala for a bold homemade condiment. A quick blend and a short cooking time make it a perfect small batch chutney loaded with lemon and oh so delicious.
Zesty Lemon Chutney is tangy, slightly sweet, and spiced just right. The flavors hit instantly and make any meal feel lifted, from rice and sandwiches to roasted vegetables. It is quick to make, keeps well, and has a depth that keeps you reaching for the jar again and again.
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