LEMON ACHAR PICKLE (NIMMAKAYA OORAGAYA): A SPICY AND SOUR HEALTHY PICKLE TO TICKLE YOUR TASTE BUDS FOR A MOMENT. THIS LEMON PICKLE STORES MORE THAN A YEAR AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. YOU CAN SERVE THIS AS A SIDE DISH WITH CURD RICE, UPMA, KHICHADI, ROTI’S AND HOT RICE WITH GHEE. FOR BREAKFAST ITEMS IT GOES WELL WITH IDLY, DOSA AND PONGAL. FEW PEOPLE CAN'T IMAGINE CURD RICE WITH OUT LEMON PICKLE AND VISEVERSA. DO NOT USE WET SPOON FOR SCOOPING PICKLE. STORE THE PICKLE IN REFRIGERATOR FOR LONGER SHELF LIFE. · Smooth digestion: Lemon is a natural preservative and hence does not need any additives or preservatives to keep it usable. This natural preservative in lemon aids digestion and helps in dissolving kidney stones. You might have known that people who have stones in their gall bladder are advised to consume more Vitamin C rich food. It’s because of how it helps in dissolving them. · Zero saturated fats and cholesterol: Lemon does not contain cholesterol or fats. This is more advisable for people who want to lose weight. A pinch of it satisfies your tongue at the end of your meal and helps you not to crave for anything more like a dessert. · Good source of vitamins: Your body needs B-complex vitamins to get energized and carry out your regular daily activities with peace. Even though it is believed that B-complex is highly present in milk, milk products and non-vegetarian food, for vegans and vegetarians lemon compensates the purpose well. Have a pinch of lemon daily to be as strong as anyone! · Promotes detoxification: Lemon helps in detoxifying your body and tricks your liver in producing bile. Bile helps in moving food easily through your digestive tract and paves way for better nutrient absorption. · Improves bone health: Rather than taking lemon juice where the peels of lemon are thrown away, eating lemon pickles is more advisable. This is because the peels of lemon contain vitamin A, C, Magnesium, Potassium, Folate, Calcium and beta carotene. The lemon peels thus help in preventing bone related diseases like osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis etc.