Dried lime (Amani)

The Drued lime plant is native to South Asia and is also cultivated in the Americas and Latin America. This plant has many uses in Iran and is widely planted.

Dried lime (Amani) is a kind of dried lemon. Amani lime is used whole or powdered in the preparation of Iranian stews. Amani lime is useful for reducing blood pressure, headaches, coughs and colds. Amani lime is appetizing and anti-flatulence and strengthens the stomach. Some types of lemons are a little bitter. To get the bitterness of Amani lime, you can boil it in water for a few minutes and drain it to remove the bitterness.