Classic Avakkai Pickle

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Raw Fresh Mangoes | Homemade | Zero Preservatives

Avakkai or Avakaya  as it is called in its birthplace Andhra Pradesh is one of the most traditional south indian pickles sought after best andhra pickles that you would find in your grandmother's kitchen especially when you belong to South India.

• Ingredients: Raw Mango, Edible Common Salt, Edible Vegetable Off (Sesame), Red Chilli, Mustard, Fenugreek, Asafoetida, Turmeric.
• Shelf Life: 180 days.
• Storage Instructions: Store it in a cool dry place. Use only a dry spoon. Refrigerate to retain freshness.

Summers are synonymous with Mangoes the pre-ripened Mangoes are handpicked for preparing Avakkai. As vivid (read as verithanam in our colloquial Tamil slang) Avakkai lovers ourselves here at Sweet Karam Coffee, the last thing we wanted on any Avakkai bottle opened with eagerness is the smell of Vinegar, and it completely puts us off, isnt it? Avakkai is like a Number 3 batsman in a Test match with very high accountability and reliability at stake!

And mind you, everything in Andhra Avakkai Pickle has to be perfect like the right mixture of saltiness, tanginess, the hotness of the chilies, flavor of the oil used, amount of oil for shelf life, so on and so forth. And here we are, with our best tried and tested homemade Special Avakkai pickle. (Thank heavens!) 

Our Special Avakkai is a go-to for typical bachelors who live out of their homes working women. All they need to do after a long and tired day is to have some hot rice, a bit of gingelly oil or ghee and a spoon of Special Avakkai and the dinner is done, followed by the finisher (No prices for guessing the ubiquitous Curd rice!)

We here at Sweet Karam Coffee are huge fan boys of our Grandmas making us sit around her and rolling this Avakkai rice balls into our palms (feels so nostalgic, seriously! <3) Avakkai is so special that it can make a clichéd Rava upma satisfying. (Husbands will now go gaga!) Guess what, even our North Indian friends will find their Parathas interesting with our Special Avakkai! (Eureka moment!)

The proof of the pudding is in the eating is an adage. Try our Special Avakkai and it will be worth your salt.

Ingredients and Making Process:

These pre-ripened mangoes are cut into medium size pieces; pickle mangoes online and combined with powdered mustard seeds, salt, gingelly oil fenugreek and marinated for more than two weeks and usually stored in huge ceramic jars in traditional households. The process of preparation, storage and serving is considered almost a ritual. 

And mind you, everything in Avakkai has to be perfect as the right mixture of saltiness, tanginess, the hotness of the chillies, flavour of the oil used, amount of oil for shelf life, and so on and so forth. And here we are, with our best tried and tested homemade Special Avakkai pickle. (Thank heavens!) 

Preservation Steps:

• Never use wet hands or spoons; Since it is not advisable and will rot in a shorter time period.
• Store in a medium temperature area instead of hot or chill places.

The meaning of Avakai!

The term “Avakaya“, is a blend of two words, where “ava” means “Mustard” and Kaya means “Raw uncooked fruit or vegetable”. In this context it means – raw mangoes with mustard. Basic Avakai is made by simply mixing fresh cut mango pieces with mustard powder, red chilli powder, methi seeds, salt and oil.

Why Sweet Karam Coffee?

At Sweet Karam Coffee, your satisfaction and well-being are at the heart of everything we do. Each item in our diverse range is crafted with care, ensuring no use of palm oil, maida, preservatives, or additives.

Celebrate the rich traditions of South India with Sweet Karam Coffee. Whether it’s for a festive occasion or a daily treat, our items are perfect for sharing joy with family and friends. Place your order today and experience the legacy of authentic and natural flavors with us!

Note from Janaki Paati:

Skip the junk, and not the joy. By choosing Sweet Karam Coffee, you are one step closer to making a better snacking choice for you and for sustainability. Because my recipes are free from any harmful ingredients, it has no maida, palm oil, preservatives, or additives. Only goodness!

So what are you waiting for? Order our authentic, homestyle Avakkai Pickle