Andhra Avakaya or Raw Mango Pickle

Ingredients

• 2 kg Raw Mangoes
• 100 gm whole Garlic cloves
• 100 gm Black Mustard Seeds
• 1 tbsp Fenugreek seeds
• 200-250 gm Red Chilli powder/Guntur Chilli powder
• 300-350 gm Salt
• 1 kg Fortune Groundnut oil

Steps

1. Wash and pat dry all the raw mangoes at first. Cut them into equal sized cubes. Do not remove or peel the skin. Just discard the seed and the seed coat.
2. Meanwhile add all the ingredients mentioned to a wide vessel or a deep plate. Add the cubed mangoes to it. Use gloves or do it with thoroughly washed and clean dry hands.
3. Mixing it with hands is absolutely recommended. This allows equal and proper mixing of the spices. Cover and set aside for a night in a dry and airy place in the kitchen.
4. Next day, before transferring it to a ceramic pickle jar, check for the spice level. If required, adjust the spices. Transfer it to a clean and sterilised pickle jar.
5. Cover and keep it undisturbed for 3-4 days. The Avakaya Pickle is ready in 3-4 days. But give it a good standing time of atleast a Week for best results. Enjoy!