Description
Lunu Dehi,(Lime pickle/preserving limes ) as is popularly known, is an integral part of Sri Lankan cuisine and even culture. It is a method to preserve the excess of mature lime harvested during the seasons. Back in the day the lime thus preserved was salvation during a scarcity as they can also be incorporated into certain dishes that need it. While the benefits of lime are many and are an indispensable ingredient in Sri Lankan cuisine, lime pickle or Lunu Dehi (Lime pickle/preserving limes ) a preparation on its own, is believed to have beneficial effects on the spleen. An indisputable favorite amongst Sri Lankan palates, even the smallest portion of the pickle can salvage a bland meal. Thus it is often made, not simply for the purpose of preserving an excess but for the distinct flavor that it adds to a meal, earning its repute as a rice puller.
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