Nineteen Spices Lemon Pickle

Ledo achaar is a special refreshing pickle made with a number of ground spices and lemon juice and pulp. This is a simplified adaptation of this classic aromatic Nepali preserved pickle from my grandmother’s kitchen. Preparing this pickle requires skill and is a time-consuming process, but the result is definitely worthwhile. I can still remember the aroma of spices being pounded in the mortar and pestle. On a sunny day, experienced pickle makers were called to our house to prepare t