Tuesday, October 10, 2017

Lemon pickle with preserving Vitamin C/ Naranga achar

Lemon pickle with preserving Vitamin C/ Naranga achar
Lemon pickle with preserving Vitamin C/ Naranga achar
Preparation time- 5 mins
Cooking time-  5 mins 
Total time- 10 mins

Please be noted that you have to soak lemon slices for fermentation. Wash lemon very well and keep it for drying. Then, cut into pieces, put it in glass jar with turmeric powder and salt. Mix it with a dry spoon. Avoid contact with water. Keep it closed for one month and in between, you have to shake the jar very well.

Ingredients :
  1. Fermented lemon- 100 gm
  2. Gingely Oil- 50ml
  3. Mustard seeds- 1 tsp
  4. Turmeric powder- 1 tsp
  5. Chili powder- 2 tsp
  6. Garlic- 20 no.
  7. Ginger- 1 no. (Chopped) 
  8. Salt- as needed
  9. Vinegar- as needed 
Method:

Step 1: Pour oil in a pan and warm it on medium flame. Add mustard seeds, after a few seconds, add garlic, ginger and curry leaves, and fry it well. Add turmeric powder and chili powder and sort it well for a few seconds. Add lemon pieces and salt, mix it nicely.

Step 2: Do not cover with a lid. Switch off the flame. Add vinegar and mix it well. You are able to preserve Vitamin C, as you are not cooking the lemon slices.

Tips and warnings

  • Keep it in a air tight glass jar
  • Use dry spoon for serving
  • Avoid contact with water 
Suggestions

Diet for kids
  • Reduce chili, as it contributes to acidity
  • Reduce oil and salt also
  • Suggested very limited intake
Antenatal diet
  • Reduce chili, as it contributes to acidity
  • Reduce oil, as it increases cholesterol level
  • Reduce salt, as it increases blood pressure
Diet for lactating mothers
  • Reduce chili, as it contributes to acidity
  • Reduce oil, as it increases cholesterol level
  • Reduce salt, as it increases blood pressure
Postnatal diet
  • Reduce chili, as it contributes to acidity
  • Reduce oil, as it increases cholesterol level
  • Reduce salt, as it increases blood pressure
Diet for diabetic persons
  • Reduce chili, as it contributes to acidity
  • Reduce oil, as it increases cholesterol level
  • Reduce salt, as it increases blood pressure
Diet for hypertensive persons
  • Reduce chili, as it contributes to acidity
  • Reduce oil, as it increases cholesterol level (Its a precautionary measure)
  • Reduce salt, as it increases blood pressure (Its a precautionary measure
Diet for cardiac persons
  • Reduce chili, as it contributes to acidity
  • Reduce oil, as it increases cholesterol level (Its a precautionary measure)
  • Reduce salt, as it increases blood pressure (Its a precautionary measure

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