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Lime pickle

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Makes About 300 g

Step 1
Mix the lime wedges with the salt and sugar.

Step 2
Pack into a sterilised jar and leave to ferment for four weeks.

Step 3
When four weeks have elapsed, heat the oil in a pan, add the spices and fry until the seeds start to pop.

Step 4
Add the limes with all their juice, along with the cider vinegar, and cook for five minutes.

Step 5
Leave to cool, then pack back into the jar and store for another week, so the flavours can combine.