Dried Lime

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Dried Lime – Read all about Dried Lime in this section. Find and try some popular recipes too. I will be very happy and look forward to receiving your comments on these.

What is Dried Lime? Dried Lime is the English name for Loomi or Noomi Basra. It is also called Sun Dried Lime, Black Lime. Dried Lime or Noomi Basra are used to add a sour flavour to dishes. They are made with Persian limes through a process known as souring. They resemble dented & discarded ping pong balls that have been marinated in mud. To make them fresh lime are first cooked in saltwater (brine) and then dried in the sun till they are rock hard. The final product is a shrunken, dehydrated lime which varies in colour from brown to very dark brown.

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