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Sure, mango pickles are delicious! They add a zing to whatever boring food item you’re having.
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Avakaya or Avakai is a raw mango pickle primarily consumed in Telugu-speaking regions of India.
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Avakaya is spicier than regular mango pickles. It also has crushed mustard seeds known as Avapindi which give its flavour depth.
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You need sundried mustard, fenugreek, red chilli and turmeric powder, raw mangoes, garlic, and oil.
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Cut the raw mangoes into giant chunks and add the dried powders to the mangoes & mix well.
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Add your preferred oil and mix again. Add salt if need be and mix again.
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Transfer it to a glass or a ceramic jar and keep it for at least 4 days.
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Note that all the ingredients should be made in a clean and dry environment to ensure no moisture enters the dry ingredients.
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Your Avakaya is ready to enjoy! Eat it with warm white rice for a simple and tasty meal.
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