Making delicious tangy and spicy lemon pickles - great way to preserve lemons from the garden!

We have a small lemon tree in the garden and after our trip down to Durban we came back to several ripe or near ripe lemons on the tree. So I decided to make some of them into a tangy spicy lemon pickle and in this way we can enjoy them through the winter months to come!
Ingredients
10 almost ripe lemons
For soaking overnight
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp salt
2 cups vinegar
1 tbs pickle masala
2 tbs pure chillie powder
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 cup oil - additional to top up after setting
Can be served as a side to many curries and biryanis.
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[@vake506]

Auntie, this is a wonderful lemon pickle recipe. 🇬🇾🇬🇾🇬🇾🇬🇾

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thank you so much!

[@jakesyaseen8494]

Congratulations 👏 for two millions views from Johannesburg South Africa 👍

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thanks so much Jakes!

[@jakesyaseen8494]

Lemons🍋🍋🍋 are in season in Johannesburg . Lemon pickles looks delicious 😋 from Johannesburg South Africa 👍

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Yes its been one of the most productive for our little lemon tree.

[@megannadiasonny5541]

Thank you for the recipe Ma. Looks delicious, trying it out today.

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Ah let us know how you go.

[@charmainenaicker5857]

Perfect for the weather with a good curry. Thank you aunty, God bless you 🙏

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

You are most welcome!

[@peachespumpkin6721]

Thank you for the lovely traditional recipes native to south african Indians...such a lovely lady❤

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

My pleasure 😊

[@djbdjb169]

Love lemon pickle my late mom use to make also vegetable pickle thanks for sharing

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Hope you enjoy!

[@melishap776]

I love your channel. What a lovely lady❤ My mom and I are binge watching at home. It's so fun to see how traditional dishes are made by others so we can learn and revise our methods.

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thanks so much. I also watch how others do different dishes because it is never too late to learn new methods.

[@erosamuk]

Thanks to you and your sister too!! 👍🏼👍🏼😊

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Our pleasure!

[@odettemarillier1297]

Nothing beats learning how to do things thee "Old School" way ... Thank you Aunty ❤

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

My pleasure 😊

[@lornabohardien377]

Thank you for the recipe 😘

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

My pleasure 🙏🏼

[@rumahomed6821]

Thank u❤i love lemon pickle to have with dhaal n rice ❤

[@lolathomas9234]

Thk u for your recipes.Much appreciated.

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

My pleasure

[@AJ-rv1cg]

Thank you for your video. This is one of my favourite pickles….I look forward to more very useful ones.

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Great! It’s always a pleasure to share. And this one was also shared with me from my sister. This is how we all learn!

[@cynthiamatthews6057]

I will definitely try this, and it's a simple recipe that's looks yummy, also I agree with the lemon juice for removing dirt, I normally used lemon juice with dishwasher liquid to shine, I never tried the dish clothes, great tips, I enjoyed watching ❤️thanks to your sister as well

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

My pleasure Cynthia! It’s all these old wives tips that really work hey!

[@BeautifulAshes1965]

Thank you so much. I have been waiting for this recipe. Super excited to make lemon pickles. God bless you exceedingly abundantly. 🥰🥰❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍👏👏👏

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Hope you enjoy!

[@kosilanaidoo2476]

Definitely going to try this❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@verniePillay-ds4jq]

Lovely pickle

[@asenacadimainavolau9325]

Definitely will be trying this...

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thanks let us know how you get along.

[@shakillamungaroo5259]

Perfect thank you for sharing 🙏 I really love ur cleanliness....love ur explanations

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thank you so much 😊

[@shakillamungaroo5259]

Yummy 😋 😋 😋 😋

[@moonsamypam4606]

Looks delicious will try the recipe

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thanks let us know how it goes!

[@user-cu4ww5bi3e]

Looking lovely❤

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thank you 😊

[@moonsamypam4606]

Looks delicious will definitely try the recipe

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thanks so much! 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@sallynaidu1000]

Love lemon pickles 😋 must have. Tq🙏🏻🙏🏻🇿🇦🌷🌹❤👌

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

My pleasure!

[@DelightfulHibiscus-wl3eg]

Thank you mama god bless you beyond measures ❤❤❤❤ love from Richard's bay

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

You are so welcome!

[@anyn7339]

Thank you Aunty

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

You are most welcome!

[@chotaconhyedoss2657]

Hello Sweet Mama! When life gives you lemons make Achar. lol . My mouth waters taste buds tickle When I see a jar of lemon pickle! Enjoy and have a blessed Sunday!

[@nirimodley8126]

Well done 👍 Thank you for sharing your good recipe

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thank you so much 👍

[@victatur6908]

Thank you so much, you have inspired me to have ago.

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Let us know how it went for you!

[@b.max1780]

Looks delicious

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thanks!

[@sallynaidu1000]

God bless RADHA SHARING UR DELICIOUS PICKLE.RECIPE.👌🇿🇦🙏🏻

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Yes thanks again to my sister Radha!

[@harsheilamahadev4150]

Wow...delicious lemon pickle 😋 just in time for winter.

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Yes the lemons 🍋 came in at just the right time because it’s getting really cold now!

[@elizabethletsoso2558]

It's getting really cold indeed thanks for sharing aunty ❤️

[@chrisn1706]

Wow Ma, this looks amazing. I am going to give this a try for sure😍😍😍

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Hope you enjoy!

[@begumparker4638]

Hi. Thank you mamm my lemon pickle came out beautiful after just let it sit. I'm gona try ur carrot pickle.

[@reenaharripersadh7050]

Yummy and tasty pickle just goes with shall and rice

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Yes that’s a great combo! Dhal rice and maybe bhaji and pickle!

[@shakillamungaroo5259]

Going to definitely try ur pickles

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thanks so much, let us know how you get along.

[@radhikamaharaj4660]

Thank you Aunt for sharing this tasty lime pickle recipe I'm definitely going to try making it....can you share your qumqot recipe would really appreciate it 🙏❤

[@jlee9024]

God bless you Aunty Gaithree

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thanks so much!

[@madhanseevnarain2020]

Congratulations on reaching 2 million views.

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thank you Brother 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@yoginisharma7252]

Looks so yummy n delicious 🙂. Thank you ma for all your tasty recipes. God bless you alwayz🙏🏻❤🌹

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

My pleasure 😊

[@shameancompton4355]

Thank you

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

You're welcome!

[@rachealselvaranijames3547]

Looks delicious....Thank you Gaithree and Radha

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thanks so much! It's much appreciated!

[@roshillasadapal4160]

Just bought lemons..woll definitely try this one 🌹

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Great stuff let us know how you go.

[@vimmi8353]

The lemon pickle looks delicious I will definitely give it a try 👍♥️God bless you and your family tk cr stay blessed ❤️🤗

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thanks so much Vimi!

[@rageethaharipersad3015]

Yummy picklle

[@joycepillay7529]

Aunty Devi i love your channel cos your recipies are so easy to understand n so nice.👍👍👍🙏🙏

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Glad to hear that!

[@sarojmaharaj1871]

Mum next make garlic pickle and thanks for making the lemon pickle 🙏❤🤗

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Ok that will be a new one for us - we will look for a recipe and check with my sister Radha as well.

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[@adilbagwath9263]

Hii Aya thank you for sharing your delicious recipes but could you please give a recipe for wedding Style soji

[@begumparker4638]

Congratulations on 2million viewers.... I made lemon pickle as receipt last saterday still standing on counter top, tasted it, taste bitter. I'm from Cape town

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

It could be the lemon itself that is bitter. Did you perhaps taste before pickling?

[@marlenebornman1841]

Hope you well

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Doing very well!

[@lpxoxo374]

Hi aunty, thank you so much. I want to know if the oil mustn't be preheated ❤️Thanks

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

No need to heat the oil, the lemons are already steamed so it's not necessary to heat the oil.

[@sumayakhan2939]

Looks lovely I will definitely try it... I made before but it was always bitter... I did take the seeds out... Maybe the type of lemon makes a difference also...

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Yes that's a possibility. If you get a different lemon you should give it a try with a small amount.

[@Huntington446]

Your Apron looks snazzy....

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thanks so much!

[@presha0016]

I tried this recipe and it's very good. Thanks to aunty Radha for sharing it. I wonder if the same recipe and be used with lime instead of lemon. Blessings to you🙏

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Yes this can be used for limes and even kumquats…

[@presha0016]

@@GaithreeDeviLuckan thank you so much

[@jackiebrissonnette514]

Thank you. Looks very nice. Do you have the spices for the pickle massala please.

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

We don't know the exact ratio but here is our suggestion: 1 cup crushed red chillies 1/4 cup methi (fenugreek) seeds 1/4 cup dhania (coriander) seeds 1 tbs saunf (fennel) seeds 1/4 cup mustard seeds 1 tbs jeera (cumin) seeds

[@jackiebrissonnette514]

Thanks will try it

[@ulandagovender9446]

I watch your channel daily please can you show us how to make Idli and sangeeti

[@rookieisaacs7500]

Try steaming lemons it works wonders

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thanks we will give it a shot

[@naseemabdul3475]

Which pickle masala?

[@dolm4846]

Hi Devi thank u for Yr lovely recipes, lots of people don't share the recipes , I alwayes say 1 must teach people what u know , don't take it to Yr grave. Hi devi pl. I want 1 gud recipe for murku that is not oily. thank u. 🙏💜

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

I have a murkoo recipe but I struggle with my hands (arthritis) to push the murkoo out of the mould. I will train Pranesh up and see if he gets it right and if he does then we will definitely share.

[@rookieisaacs7500]

Try making lemon juice and use the peels for pickle. Achaar

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Also a great tip, we will definitely try it oht

[@nirasharamsawick8361]

Simple love u channel. Tried the wedding style pickle delicious!!. Please will assist with a recipe for kumquat pickle

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Will do as soon as we get the kumquats but for now you can also follow the lemon pickle recipe - just adjust the steam time for the smaller more delicate kumquats: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJO2d6yvYricms0

[@marlenebornman1841]

Yummy do you make a cabbage and carrot pickle perhaps I saw it in a book it looked interesting

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Hi Marlene. Yes we do, it is one of the channel favourites! kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5PJp2ypZ66HZqs

[@begumparker4638]

Hi do we keep the pickle out of fridge when done jar

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

You have to top up with extra oil and keep mixing the pickle. However make sure you do not use a wet spoon. The shelf life of the pickle will be less than the pickle kept in the fridge.

[@ghonamiyer5812]

The Lemon Achar looks so Delicious Didi🍋🍋🍋.... thank you for sharing the Recipe... I will try this method this Week I normally make the Sweet/Sour Lemon Achar.... we have a Lemon Tree,and the Lemons are ready for Harvesting... Congratulations on reaching Two Million Views...Just Awesome 🙏 Stay Safe and Blessed, Lots of Love ❤️🌹🙏

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thanks again Ghonam! Yes we have also sometimes made as sweet and sour, please let us know how you get along.

[@ghonamiyer5812]

@@GaithreeDeviLuckan @Gaithree Devi Luckan Namaste Didi, I Decided that I will make Lime Achar according to Radha Didi's Recipe ( there were a few Ripe Limes on the Tree, I will make my Sweet/Sour with the Lemons🍋🤗

[@ghonamiyer5812]

@@GaithreeDeviLuckan Namaste Didi,I made the Lime Achar according to Radha Didi's Recipe, it's Divinely Delicious 🙏, Thank you so much... Stay Safe and Blessed, Lots of Love ❤️

[@sunchild4966]

Do you have a simple recipe for Kumquat pickle? (...using pickle masala)

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

You can follow this recipe for kumquats as well. Adjust salt accordingly though

[@judymarais12345]

Looks delicious. I was given a bag full of lemons. Definitely making this. Can I use brown vinegar? Please share how to make pickle masala. Thanks auntie.

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Yes you can use brown vinegar. I will try to share a pickle masala recipe soon.

[@judymarais12345]

@@GaithreeDeviLuckan thanks so much.

[@judymarais12345]

I'm making this right now aunty. I didn't understand why boil the lemons for only 10 minutes. I let it boil for 15 minutes, thinking I wanted them softer, lol. Disaster. My bad. Most of the lemon totally disintegrated when slicing. What I have left is mostly the skin. So annoyed with myself! Is it worth saving?

[@SouthAfricanWanderer]

@@judymarais12345 hi Judy, moms already in bed so I’ll get an answer for you in the morning. Apologies, but don’t throw those lemons away yet.

[@judymarais12345]

@@SouthAfricanWanderer No worries. Lol. Was totally my bad. Will try another batch soon, exactly as mom said.

[@user-cu4ww5bi3e]

U are a very neat

[@davebroad642]

My lemons are a bit over cooked, but will press on!

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Let us know how it went. The lemons need a very quick steam just to let the skin get a little softer. You can still make the lemon pickle but the pickle will be softer and need to be consumed faster.

[@davebroad642]

Looks and tastes good so far. The lemon pulp and juice has blended well into the spice mixture. Left it to sit in a sealed jar in the fridge for a few days. Only a small test batch, as it's my first effort. Thanks again!

[@marlenebornman1841]

Do you perhaps have a orange marmalade recipe please

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Pranesh and I spoke about this when we made the lemon pickle. I don’t but will look one up and share of I find an easy one. Pranesh made raspberry jam easily enough so let’s see what it takes to make the marmalade.

[@marlenebornman1841]

@@GaithreeDeviLuckan thank you I love all your recipes just watching you makes me hungry and you make every thing look so easy. Must congratulate you on how neat and tidy your workspace is no unnecessary clutter on your workspace just the ingredients 🙌

[@nealapillay1892]

Hi Mam, when can we expect a recipe for qum-quts pickle 😊

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

We must find the kumquats and then we will show it. However in the mean time if you have the kumquats you can follow the lemon pickle we did as a guide.

[@user-cb1wr1yt8y]

Is the Chilli powder and pure nasal one and the same.

[@user-cb1wr1yt8y]

Pure masala

[@user-cb1wr1yt8y]

Pure masala one and the same as chilli powder?

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Pure chillie powder tends to indicate just ground up chillies. Masala will be a mix of spices such as dhania powder, jeera powder, hurdee as well as the chillie powder.

[@rectify2003]

What is a Pickle Masala, and what are its ingredients please?

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

We buy our pickle masala from our spice store but it normally includes chillie powder, crushed chillies, methi seeds, jeera (cumin) seeds and dhania seeds. Some contain salt as well.

[@rectify2003]

@@GaithreeDeviLuckan Thankyou

[@salomepalmer2779]

Do you have pickle carrots .plse salome

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Hi Salome. Yes we have a mixed vegetable pickle that could work with just carrots as well. Here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5PJp2ypZ66HZqs

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

We also do a mixed vegetable in vinegar that you might enjoy: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJrCgKyrbdh1hKs

[@SiriusStarGazer]

i think washing pots and cutlery with the vinegar and lemon juice is wasting good stuff. All you need to do is take a few hot peppers, garlic and blend together and you have the best tasting hot sauce,!

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Oh wow! We must try this. A lemony hot sauce!

[@SiriusStarGazer]

@@GaithreeDeviLuckan Yes, Must try. you could also add caraille, radish or carrots in small cubes to the hot sauce, after blending garlic and pepper. Delicious on fish, chicken, and even any cooked veggie. Need to place in the sun for few days to cure and refrigerate to preserve for longer use.