Friday, September 17, 2010

Andhra Pickle or Avakai












Ingredients:



  • 2 Big raw Mangoes


  • 1/2 cup Black mustard seeds (Rai)powder


  • 1/2 cup Red chili powder


  • 1/2 cup salt


  • 3 tbs Amchur powder

  • 3 tbs Methi seeds


  • 1 tsp Haldi powder (Turmeric powder)


  • 1/2 cup Til oil (sesame seeds oil, any oil can be used if sesame oil is not available )


Method:



  1. Wash the mangoes and dry them well.

  2. Cut them in half and take out the seed (jeedi).

  3. Then cut the mango in small pieces.

  4. Make a powder of mustard seeds in dry grinder.

  5. Now take a big dish. Mix mustard seed powder, red chili powder, salt, methi seeds and haldi. Now add the oil and mix again.

  6. Now add the mango pieces into the mixture, and then put it in an air tight container.

  7. Leave it for 2 days and then mix it again. Four days after you mix it enjoy the Avakai (Andhra Pickle)