Avakaya Pickle / Andhra Raw Mango Pickle

Ingredients:

3 big raw mango, cubed

1/4 cup chilli powder

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

1/4 cup mustard seeds

1/2 tbsp + 1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds

3-4 tbsp salt

7-8 garlic cloves, peeled

1/4 cup sesame / gingely oil

Preparation:

1. Cut mangoes into cubes and keep it aside.
2. In a pan, dry roast 1/2 tbsp fenugreek seeds till light brown colour and keep it aside.
3. Add mustard seeds in the same pan and roast for a minute till it gets the dull black colour.
4. In a blender add both the seeds together and make as fine powder.
5. Then add the turmeric powder, chilli powder and salt in the same blender and give it a pulse to just combine uniformly to get the Pickle Powder.
6. Combine the garlic pods with the cut mangoes.
7. In a jar or air tight container/ bottle, add a layer of mango then add a tablespoon pickle powder then on top of that drizzle a tablespoon of oil.
8. Repeat the process till you finish the mango, pickle powder and oil.
9. On top, sprinkle 1/2 tsp of fenugreek seeds and add the oil left ( to avoid from spoilage).
10. Close tightly with a lid and shake lightly to combine. Start using this pickle from third day..

• If you are using oil from already opened bottle, heat the oil and bring the oil to room temperature and use for this pickle. If it is a new bottle use it as such...
• If you want to store more than a month refrigerate and use it further...

Recipe Source: Lincy's Cook Art