Avakai

Ingredients:
25 Raw Mangoes
250gms Chili Powder
250gms Mustard Powder
250gms Salt
5 Garlic Pods
500ml Oil
1tbsp Turmeric Powder

Method:
Chop the Mangoes into big pieces with the skin. Spread the pieces on a cloth and allow them to dry overnight. Mix all the other ingredients with Oil to make a thick Masala paste.

In a previously sterilized clean and dry glass jar, spread a layer of Mangoes followed with a layer of Masala. Repeat for the remaining Mangoes.

Close the jar tightly and deep aside for 4 or 5 days. On the 6th day open the jar and mix the pickle with a dry spoon and close the lid.

Serve with hot Rice and Ghee.