Ahmed Lime Pickle – 6x1kg

Description

Ahmed Lime Pickle: Sharp citrus achar with a salty tang

Lime is the star of this Ahmed pickle, the lime member of the oil achar family. Whole lime pieces soften in oil, salt and spice until they become intensely sour, bitter and savoury, the classic accompaniment to a curry house meal. It comes in a catering case of 6 x 1kg tubs for kitchens that get through plenty of pickle.

Key Features

• Lime as the lead ingredient for a bracing, citrus-forward pickle.
• Oil-based achar seasoned with fenugreek, fennel, cumin, turmeric and onion seed.
• High in salt with a sour and slightly bitter depth.
• Practical 6 x 1kg case for caterers, takeaways and shops.
• Made to a traditional recipe by Ahmed Foods of Pakistan.

Serving Ideas 

A classic alongside curry, rice and poppadoms, good stirred into marinades, and a sharp lift for cheese, cold cuts or a simple bowl of dal.

Storage 

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Once opened, keep the oil covering the pickle; always use a clean, dry spoon and refrigerate.

FAQs

1. Why is it bitter? 

Lime skin and salt give the pickle its distinctive bitter and sour taste.

2. Is it very salty? 

Yes, it is high in salt, so serve it in small spoonfuls.

3. Who makes it? 

Ahmed Foods of Karachi, Pakistan, established in 1952.

4. What size is the case? 

A full case of 6 x 1kg tubs, so 6kg in total.

Ahmed Foods was founded in Karachi, Pakistan, in 1952 by Al Haj Sheikh Zameeruddin. The company is known across South Asia and its diaspora for pickles, custard, jelly and dessert mixes. Its oil pickles follow familiar home-style recipes handed down over generations.