Meyer Lemon-Ginger Pickle

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This deliciously tangy Meyer Lemon-Ginger Pickle is easy to make and is a great accompaniment for any meal!

Course Pickles

Cuisine Indian

Keyword citrus, citrus fruit

Special Diet Gluten Free, Grain Free, No Added Sugar, Nut Free, Raw, Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time 15 minutes

Marinating Time 3 days

Total Time 3 days 15 minutes

Servings People

Calories 17kcal

4 Cups Meyer Lemon 8 Meyer lemons; Save one for juicing if your lemons are not very juicy
1/4 Cup Ginger Peeled
1/4 Cup Green Chili Pepper Use the milder varieties
1 Teaspoon Turmeric Powder
1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground
3 Teaspoon Himalayan Pink Salt As a preservative
2 Teaspoon Olive Oil
1 Teaspoon Mustard Seeds

Wash Meyer lemons, ginger and green chili. Dry them thoroughly.
Important Note: Throughout the pickle making process, make sure your hands are clean and completely dry as is your knife, cutting board, bowl and storing jar. This step is super important since you don't want moisture creating mold in your pickle.
Cut the lemons in half, remove the seeds. Quarter all but 1 of them into 2-inch pieces. Even larger or smaller pieces is fine, based on your preference. Add to a large steel mixing bowl. Juice the remaining lemon and set aside.
Dice ginger and green chili to desired size and add to the bowl.
Add turmeric powder, freshly ground black pepper and Himalayan pink salt to the bowl.
Add the Meyer lemon juice to the bowl.
Heat oil in a small kadai (thick-bottomed dish). Once the oil is hot, add mustard seeds and allow them to splutter. Turn off the heat.
Add the mustard seed tempering to the bowl and mix everything thoroughly using a dry spoon or ladle.
Transfer the pickle to an air-tight, dry glass container. Leave it on the countertop for about 3 days. Mix with a dry spoon daily to make sure the lemon and ginger pieces are fully marinated in the lemon juice-brine mix. The Meyer lemon and ginger pieces will start to soften.
You can store this pickle in the fridge for several weeks. Always make sure you use a dry spoon to serve yourself.

*Use organic ingredients wherever possible