Aavakai Uragaya | Andhra Mango Pickle
Aavakai Uragaya or Aavakaaya is the famous Mango Pickle from Andhra Pradesh, made with a special red chilli powder and mustard, and is very spicy.
Course Chutneys, Dips and Spreads
- 5 cups Mango Raw
- 1.5 cups Mustard Powder
- 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 1 cup Red Chilli Powder
- 1 cup Rock Salt
- 2 cups Sesame Oil / Gingerly / Gingly / Till Oil
Clean and pat dry the Mangoes.
Cut into even sized 1 inch pieces. Dry them on a wide plate or on a sheet.
Powder the mustard powder. In a vessel, spread half of the mustard powder in the bottom.
Cover it with mango pieces, then add red chilli powder, turmeric powder and salt along with oil.
Finally, top with the remaining mustard powder. Mix well.
Stir and let it sit for a week or 10 days.