## Vepilakatti – Lime Leaves Pickle Recipe (South Indian Recipes Style)
Discover how to make a delicious and authentic **Vepilakatti – Lime Leaves Pickle Recipe** with this easy-to-follow recipe. A traditional **South Indian Recipes Side Dish**, this dish is **Vegetarian** and perfect for any occasion.
**Yields:** 6 servings
**Prep time:** 10 minutes
**Cook time:** 15 minutes
**Total time:** 25 minutes
**Cuisine:** South Indian Recipes
**Course:** Side Dish
**Diet:** Vegetarian
### Ingredients for Vepilakatti – Lime Leaves Pickle Recipe:
* 10 Kaffir lime leaves – or lemon leaves
* 2 Dry Red Chillies – (adjust)
* 3 Shallots
* 5 Curry leaves
* Salt – to taste
* Tamarind – small ball
* 1/2 teaspoon Asafoetida (hing) – powder
### Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Vepilakatti – Lime Leaves Pickle Recipe:
1. wash the Kaffir lime leaves & curry leaves, pat them dry.
2. Dry roast the red chilli in a shallow frying pan until they turn crispy.
3. Keep aside.
4. Tear the stem of the kaffir lemon leaf.
5. Add all the ingredients like the kaffir lime leaves, roasted red chillis, shallots, curry leaves, salt, tamarind and asafoetida in a Blender and blend.
6. Do not add water.
7. I ground coarsely like it is done traditionally.
8. You can also blend into a fine paste.
9. Make them into small balls and store them in an airtight container.
10. Serve Veppilakatti | Lime Leaves Pickle Recipe with Kerala Style Varutharacha Sambar, Steamed Rice Recipe, Homemade Yogurt and Elai Vadam.
### Tips for the Best Vepilakatti – Lime Leaves Pickle Recipe:
* Always use the freshest ingredients available for the best flavor.
* Ensure your oil is at the correct temperature before frying; too low and food absorbs oil, too high and it burns.
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