Andhra Avakaya (Raw Mango Pickle)

The Story

“Avakaya is the queen of South Indian pickles — raw green mango, red chilli, mustard seeds, and fenugreek, packed in thick mustard oil and salted heavy. The version from Andhra is more aggressive than the Tamil or Karnataka style — more chilli, more mustard pungency, more oil. Ours is made by a cook from Vijayawada whose family makes a fresh batch at the beginning of mango season every April and ages it for three weeks before selling.”

Ingredients

How to Use

Eat with steamed rice and ghee. A tiny piece goes with curd rice. Never with roti — it's too sharp.