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    Whisk Affair » Recipes » Pickles, Chutnies, Dips & Jams » Avakaya Pachadi (Avakai or Andhra Style Mango Pickle)

    Published: May 3, 2019 | Last Updated On: Jun 2, 2020 by Neha Mathur

    Avakaya Pachadi (Avakai or Andhra Style Mango Pickle)

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    Avakaya or Avakai is a spicy mango pickle from Andhra Pradesh and is my most fav pickle recipe. Made using sour raw mangoes and spices, this homemade Andhra Mango Pickle recipe is a keeper. Here is how to make it.

    Mango Pickle Recipe. Avakaya is a popular pickle that is prepared by the Andhra people in the southern part of India. It is made by using raw mangoes.

    India is certainly a nation of pickles. With so many states, we have a pickle that represents every state of our country, indeed!

    Avakaya or Avakai is a popular pickle that is prepared by the Andhra people in the southern part of India.

    It is made by using raw mangoes and spices like any other pickle but instead of mustard oil which is used in North Indian pickles, sesame oil is used.

    The name ‘Avakaya’ is a combination of ‘ava’ which means mustard and ‘kaya’ which means raw fruit or mango.

    For preparing Avakaya Pickle, Andhra people prefer using a variety of mangoes which are mostly uniform in size.

    Also, they are particular about using fully raw and sour mangoes that are hand-plucked from the tree for making Aavakaaya. Keeping the same in mind, I thought of preparing this Andhra Style Mango Pickle at home.

    As my parents had sent us some of the choicest raw and ripe mangoes bought from a family friend’s orchard, making Avakai Pachadi got really easy.

    As Andhraites love eating spicy food, Avakaya is spicy as well and as garlic pods are generously added in this Mango Pickle, this accompaniment is bound to be seasoned and sharp!

    Moreover, Avakai Pickle even has a strong flavor of mustard and fenugreek. Made in almost every Andhraite’s household, a meal for them seems incomplete without the serving of Avakaya.

    You cal also add lots of chopped ginger to this pickle and make Allam Avakaya or add lots of garlic cloves and make Garlic Avakaya.

    Serving Suggestions

    This spicy accompaniment is relished with yogurt and steamed rice. Having eaten the same at one of my friend’s place who happens to be from Andhra Pradesh, I can say that when it comes to pickle, this Avakai scores ten on ten!

    You can serve it with Dal rice or any Indian style meal.

    It also tastes great with Ajwain Paratha.

    Make sure that you relish Aavakaya without fail this summer, read my easy recipe for the same and prepare a jarful of Avakaya soon!

    Pro Tips by Neha

    Use sour raw mango to make this mango pickle. They are the best when the season just starts for Mangoes that is in May or June.

    Cut them into even pieces. You can also get them cut from the vendors who have cutting machines. They sit all over the local vegetable market in India.

    Make sure to cover the pickle with oil at all times. It will ensure it doesn’t go bad.

    This Andhra style pickle uses Sesame Oil. Replacing it with any other oil will not give the same flavor.

    Always use a clean dry glass jar to store the pickle. A plastic one will leave a smell in the pickle which will be very unappetizing.

    How to make Tomato Avakaya?

    You can replace raw mangoes with tomatoes and make Tomato Avakaya. Cut tomatoes in small pieces and mix them with some salt.

    Spread them on a plate and sundry until they lose all the water. Now use these tomatoes in place of mangoes.

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    Step by Step Recipe

    Spread the mango pieces on a clean kitchen towel and let them dry for 3-4 hours.

    Mangoes cubed.

    Heat oil in a pan until it is very hot. Remove the pan from heat and let the oil cool completely.

    Sesame oil heating in a pan.

    Dry roast fenugreek seeds until slightly browned.

    Roasted fenugreek seeds.

    Add fenugreek seeds and mustard seeds in a blender and blend to make a smooth powder.

    Mustard seeds and fenugreek seeds in a blender.

    Add mango, fenugreek and mustard powder, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, salt, and garlic pods in a bowl.

    mango cubes, red chilli powder, salt, mustard fenugreek powder and garlic mixed in a bowl.

    Now add half of the cooled oil and mix well.

    Half of the oil added in the bowl.

    Transfer the pickle in a clean glass jar. Top with the remaining oil. Cover the jar with a lid or tie with a muslin cloth. Keep the jar in strong sun for 3-4 days.

    Pickle transferred in the jar.
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    Mango Pickle Recipe. Avakaya is a popular pickle that is prepared by the Andhra people in the southern part of India. It is made by using raw mangoes.

    Avakaya Recipe

    Avakaya is a popular pickle that is prepared by the Andhra people in the southern part of India. It is made by using raw mangoes.
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    Course: Accompaniment
    Cuisine: Indian
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes
    Servings: 20 people
    Calories: 92kcal
    Author: Neha Mathur

    Ingredients 

    • 1 and ½ kg Raw Mango (Washed, wiped and cubed)
    • 1 tablespoon Methi / Fenugreek seeds
    • ½ cup Mustard seeds
    • 2 cups Kashmiri red chilli powder
    • 2 teaspoon Turmeric powder
    • 2 cups Salt
    • ½ cup Garlic pods (peeled)
    • 4 cups Sesame oil
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    Instructions

    • Spread the mango pieces on a clean kitchen towel and let them dry for 3-4 hours.
    • Heat oil in a pan until it is very hot.
    • Remove the pan from heat and let the oil cool completely.
    • Dry roast fenugreek seeds until slightly browned.
    • Add fenugreek seeds and mustard seeds in a blender and blend to make a smooth powder.
    • Add mango, fenugreek and mustard powder, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, salt and garlic pods in a bowl.
    • Now add half of the cooled oil and mix well.
    • Transfer the pickle in a clean glass jar.
    • Top with the remaining oil.
    • Cover the jar with a lid or tie with a muslin cloth.
    • Keep the jar in strong sun for 3-4 days.
    • The pickle is ready to use now.
    • Top the jar with more oil to make sure mangoes are covered with oil.

    Notes

    Use sour raw mango to make this mango pickle. They are the best when the season just starts for Mangoes that is in May June.
    Cut them into even pieces. You can also get them cut from the vendors who have cutting machines. They sit all over the local vegetable market in India.
    Make sure to cover the pickle with oil at all times. It will ensure it doesn’t go bad.
    This Andhra style pickle uses Sesame Oil. Replacing it with any other oil will not give the same flavour.
    Always use a clean dry glass jar to store the pickle. A plastic one will leave a smell in the pickle which will be very non appetising.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 92kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Sodium: 11319mg | Potassium: 154mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 715IU | Vitamin C: 24.4mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 0.9mg
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    Comments

    1. Sailu

      June 17, 2019 at 5:59 am

      Can I use mustard oil instead of sesame oil

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        June 17, 2019 at 8:50 am

        In this oil traditionally sesame oil is used and it gives a very nice taste to the pickle. However, you can use mustard oil if you wish to.

        Reply
    2. Gayithri

      April 05, 2020 at 9:20 am

      Hi,
      Without heating oil I have poured into pickle, is there any problem ??

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        April 05, 2020 at 10:24 am

        There should be no problem if the oil is clean.Sometimes oil have some moisture and impurities, which is why we ask to heat it before adding it in the pickle.

        Reply

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