Friday, March 20, 2009

Art of Avakaya

Ingredients:
Green (Raw) mango - 1 kg (should be with white and hard flesh)
Sesame Oil - 500 gms
Mustard powder (dry roast and grind): 250 gms
Fenugreek powder (dry roast and grind): 125 gms
Turmeric powder: 150 gms
Red chilly powder: 200 gms
Salt: 250 gms


Procedure:
Wash clean the mangoes and pat them completely dry with a dry towel.
Chop the green mangoes into 1 inch cubical pieces.
Mix all the ingredients (including the mangoes) in a wide vessel. Put the mixture into a dry glass/ceramic jar. Close the lid. Keep it aside in a dark and cool place for 8 days. The Avakaya pickle is ready for you to enjoy!
Note: Please make sure that not a single drop of water enters the mangoes or the spices during the process. Use completely dry vessel, jar and spoons.

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