Dried lime

Dried lime, also known as: black lime; noomi basra ; limoo amani ; and loomi, is a lime that has lost its water content, usually after having spent a majority of its drying time in the sun. They are used whole, sliced, or ground, as a spice in Middle Eastern dishes. Originating in Oman – hence the Iranian name limoo amani and Iraqi name noomi basra – dried limes are popular in cookery across the Middle East.