Lemon Thokku

This is a spicy chutney style relish that goes well with plain white rice and ghee, or as a substitute for indian pickle.

 

Lemon Thokku

Recipe by Shanta Rao
Servings

10

servings
Prep time

15

minutes
Cooking time

15

minutes

Ingredients

  • Lemons – 12 medium sized

  • Green/Red Chillies – 6 (depending on the variety)

  • Hing and Haldi – 1/4 Tsp each

  • Methi (Fenugreek) Seeds – 2 Tsp

  • Salt – According to taste

  • Cilantro Leaves -1/2 Cup (same amount regardless of quantity)

Directions

  • Cut lemons into small pieces
  • Roast methi seeds until it turns brown
  • Fry red or green chillies in  a teaspoon of oil
  • Grind all ingredients using lemon juice instead of water. Grind to a smooth paste.
  • Make ‘Oggarnae’ with 3-4 tablespoons oil and mustard seeds. Add the lemon paste and cook in the oil for a few minutes while stirring. This will increase the shelf life of the thokku. Store in an air tight container and refrigerate.

Notes

  • Note that green chillies are tastier than red chillies in this dish, and it is ok to have small pieces of lemon in the thokku paste.