Grandma's Secret Instant Lemon Pickle Recipe In 10 Minutes

By Yashika Goel
16 May 2025, 14:00 IST

Lemon pickle is rich in vitamin C and antioxidants that help boost digestion. It adds a unique flavour to your meals. Tap to read the instant lemon pickle recipe for the summer season.

Ingredients

500g lemons, half a cup sugar, a tablespoon of black salt, a teaspoon of hing (asafoetida), two teaspoons of mustard seeds, two teaspoons of fenugreek seeds, one tablespoon of cumin seeds, four tablespoons of lemon juice, one tablespoon of red chilli powder, one tablespoon of garam masala, two tablespoons of salt, and 2-3 tablespoons of mustard oil.

Prepare lemons

Pressure cook lemons with half a cup of water for one whistle. Drain the water and cut the lemon into quarters.

Dry roast spices

Take a pan and add fenugreek seeds, mustard seeds, and cumin seeds. Dry roast the spices on a low flame and grind them into a fine powder.

Add the spices

Take a bowl and add sliced onions, chopped green chillies, chopped coriander leaves, red chilli powder, gram masala, salt, and lemon juice. Combine everything evenly.

Add sugar and lemon juice

Take a pan and add the spice mix, sugar, lemon pieces, and lemon juice. Mix well and cook until the sugar is dissolved.

Store

Turn off the flame and let it cool down to room temperature. Toss it well to combine everything and store it in an airtight container.

Information Credits

This recipe is taken from chef Pankaj Bhadouria from her official Instagram account, @masterchefpankajbhadouria.