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Avakkai | Avakayya pachadi

Raw cut Mangoes pickled in mustard seed powder, chilli powder is a spicy condiment that is served as side for rice and dal.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Resting time2 days
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: Pickle

Ingredients

  • 5-6 cups cut mango
  • 2 cups ground kadugu/Musturd seeds
  • 1.5- 2 cups chilli powder adjust to taste
  • 2 tbs Amchoor powder - if the mangoes are not tart enough
  • salt to taste - I added abt 1-1.5 cups
  • 3-4 cups nalla ennai
  • 2-3 tbs methi seeds and
  • 2-3 tbs Garbanzo beans.
  • Garlic cloves optional

Instructions

  • Wash and dry the mangoes. Make sure there is no water as this will increase the chances of the pickel getting spoiled
  • Slice the mango into 2 parts and remove the seeds. I usually leave the hard shell that capsules the seed. But that can be removed if you prefer
  • Cut the Mangoes into small cubes and set it aside in a big dry mixing bowl
  • Add in the dry garbanzo beans and methi seeds to the cut mangoes at this point
  • Now grind the mustard seeds into a smooth powder and set that aside
  • Measure and add the freshly Ground Mustard powder, chilies powder and Salt to cut mango mix
  • Give the mix a good toss to make sure the ground masala powders coat the mangoes well
  • Then measure and add in Gingely oil or Sesame Oil. Adjust oil to ensure that the mangoes are nicely soaked and completely submerged in oil
  • Let the mix sit for about a week, preferably in a hot dry place where there is good sunlight
  • This allows the mango and garbanzo beans to pickle in the spice and soak in the flavors

Notes

  1. Having a dry hands and work space is essential as any water can contaminate the pickle.
  2. Leaving it in a hot dry place where there is good sunlight helps with the pickling process.
  3. Usually pickles are made during the summer months for this reason.
  4. Typically the mangoes are and should be sour for making pickle. Since Its hard for me to fine nice sour mangoes every time I add amchoor powder as needed to get the sourness.