News India Live, Digital Desk: If spicy and spicy pickle is found in the food plate, then the taste of ordinary pulses and rice also doubles. But often people stay away from pickles due to excess of oil and spices. If you are also health conscious, then this ‘Oil-Free Green Chilli Pickle’ is perfect for you. It is not only helpful in digestion, but it is also very easy to make. The ‘magic’ ingredient of oil-free pickle is that instead of oil, lemon juice and salt work as preservatives in this pickle. The sourness of the lemon balances the spiciness of the chilli and keeps it fresh for a long time. Ingredients Green chillies: 250 grams (thick or less spicy) Lemons: 4-5 large (to extract juice) Mustard/mustard dal: 2 tablespoons (coarsely ground) Fennel: 1 tablespoon (lightly roasted and ground) Turmeric powder: 1 teaspoon Salt: as per taste (a little Keep more so that the pickle does not spoil) Asafoetida: a pinch Step-by-step Recipe (Method) Preparation: Wash the green chillies thoroughly and dry them completely by wiping them with a cotton cloth. Keep in mind, there should not be any moisture in the chillies, otherwise the pickle may get spoiled. Cutting: Remove the stalks of the chillies and make a slit in the middle. If you want, you can also cut them into small pieces. Spice mix: Mix ground mustard, fennel, turmeric, asafoetida and salt in a bowl. Filling: Fill the prepared spices in the middle of the chilli. If you have made pieces, then mix the spices well on top. Lemon Juice: Now put chillies in a glass jar and pour fresh lemon juice on top. There should be enough juice that the chillies get soaked in it thoroughly. 3 tips to prevent pickles from getting spoiled: Glass jar: Always keep pickles in a glass or porcelain vessel. Reaction can occur due to sourness in plastic or steel utensils. Exposure to sunlight: Close the jar and keep it in sunlight for 2-3 days. This will cause the mustard seeds to swell and the chillies will become soft and absorb the flavor of the spices. Dry spoon: Always use a dry and clean spoon while taking out the pickle. Benefits for health: Vitamin C: Both lemon and green chillies are excellent sources of Vitamin C, which increases immunity. Zero fat: Being oil-free, it is the best side dish for heart patients and those who want to lose weight. Metabolism: The capsaicin present in chillies helps in speeding up the metabolism.