souring agent

Lime pickle

Nimbu ka Achar

5 g1 teaspoon

15 g1 tablespoon

Pickle density about 1.0 g/ml; level teaspoon about 5.0 g.

Nothing truly replaces the fermented, salty-sharp flavour of lime pickle.

• 
  Mango pickle

  Use the same weight; it is sweeter and less sharp, so add a squeeze of lime juice if the dish needs more tang.

• 
  Mixed pickle

  Use the same weight; the flavour is more varied and oily, so reduce added oil slightly.

• 
  Lemon juice

  For 1 tbsp lime pickle use 1 tbsp lemon juice plus a pinch of salt; it gives sourness but not the fermented pickle depth.

Punjabi Achari Paneer

Paneer Curry with Yoghurt, Chilli and Lime Pickle