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    Home » Andhra » Teepi Avakaya

    Andhra Sweet Avakaya Recipe | Sweet Mango Pickle

    Published: Apr 20, 2021 by Pavani · Leave a Comment

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    Teepi Avakaya is a sweet version of the more famous spicy Andhra avakaya recipe. This sweet mango pickle can be made with either sugar or jaggery. It can be stored for at least 6 months to 1 year.

    Making pickles at home is quite easy. You just need to find the right balance of flavors. This sweet avakaya is easy to make and absolutely delicious. It is sweet, spicy and sour - all at the same time. Serve it with steamed white rice with ghee or curd rice and enjoy!!

    Glass bottle with teepi avakaya with a wooden spoon in it

    Table of contents

    • About the Recipe
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Storing and Serving Suggestions
    • Expert Tips
    • You might also like

    About the Recipe

    Growing up, I was not a big fan of mixing sweet and savory things. But with age, I think my palate developed and now I appreciate the nuances of sweet and savory in a dish.

    Avakaya is one of the most famous foods of Andhra Pradesh. It is a spicy mango pickle made with raw green summer mangoes. Every year, my mom sends me a batch of freshly made one that lasts for a year.

    This sweet panchadara avakaya is obviously sweet. You can use either sugar or jaggery to sweeten it. The sweetness is balanced with the addition red chili powder and other spices.

    Glass bottle with sweet mango pickle and a wooden spoon next to it

    Recipe is from my cousin P. She shared the recipe with me years ago. She is a perfectionist and her recipe is also very detailed including instructions on how to cut the mangoes, and when to taste and adjust the seasonings.

    I made sure to give you all the tips and tricks to make the best sweet mango pickle. Do try this fool proof sweet avakaya recipe and I am sure you will love it!!

    Ingredients

    For the details of the exact quantities of each ingredient and the list of ingredients needed, check the printable recipe card below.

    The main and most important ingredient for this teepi avakaya pachadi recipe is Raw Green Mangoes. Choosing the right mangoes for the pickle is the first step to make the best teepi avakaya. Here are a few tips:

    • Choose fresh, bright green mangoes.
    • Medium size is the best.
    • They should NOT be soft when touched.
    Ingredients needed - details in recipe card

    Other ingredients you need are:

    • sugar or jaggery - I used sugar in this version. But you can also use same quantity of jaggery to make bellam avakaya.
    • salt - I use regular table salt. You can use Kosher salt but adjust the quantity accordingly.
    • red chili powder -
      • try to get pickle red chili powder (like 3 Mangoes brand) because it has a nice bright red color but is not too spicy.
      • If you cannot source this, then use Kashmiri red chili powder.
      • But if you are using regular chili powder, then use lesser quantity than mentioned in the recipe.
    • sesame seeds
    • mustard seeds
    • fenugreek seeds
    • peanut or sesame (gingelly) oil

    Instructions

    For the detailed instructions on how to make the recipe with exact timings, check the printable recipe card below.

    Wash the mangoes well and dry them thoroughly. Leave the washed mangoes covered with a dish towel on the counter for couple of hours to completely dry them.

    Once dry, cut the mango into half lengthwise, this gets a little tricky if the seed is tough, so try to find the exact spot where the seed ends. Scoop out the seed and discard. Cube the mango into small bite size pieces.

    Place the chopped pieces into a large non-reactive container like glass or stoneware bowl. Cover and set aside while you prepare the other ingredients.

    Side by side photos showing halved green mango and diced mango

    Dry roast sesame seeds until lightly browned on medium low heat. Set aside.

    Step by step photos showing roasted and ground sesame seeds

    Dry roast fenugreek seeds and mustard seeds separately. When all the spices are completely cool, grind each one separately.

    Step by step photos showing roasted and ground fenugreek seeds
    Step by step photos showing roasted and ground mustard seeds

    Heat oil in a small saucepan until very hot, turn off the heat and let it cool completely.

    Add sugar, salt, chili powder, all of the roasted fenugreek and mustard powders, sesame powder and the cooled oil. Mix well.

    At this point the pickle is a little thick, but as it sits the mangoes will ooze out their juices and will thin out over time. Cover tightly and let the pickle rest for 24 hours.

    Adding all the pickle ingredients to chopped green mango

    Taste the pickle and see if it needs more more salt or sugar or chili powder. If it tastes good, then transfer to clean glass/ porcelain jars. But if you it needs anything to adjust the taste, then let sit for another 24 hours before transferring into jars.

    small wooden spoon in a glass jar with pickle

    Storing and Serving Suggestions

    Store the sweet mango pickle in clean glass or plastic or stoneware jars. Make sure that the lids are airtight. You can store at room temperature for up to 2 months. For longer storage (up to 6 months), store in the refrigerator.

    Serve this yummy sweet avakaya with steamed rice with a dollop of ghee on top. It also tastes amazing with millet upma or with any Indian thali meal. You can also eat it with vegetable idli or poha dosa.

    Expert Tips

    • While choosing mangoes to make this teepi avakaya:
      • Choose fresh, bright green mangoes.
      • Medium size is the best.
      • They should NOT be soft when touched.
    • Try to source 'pickle red chili powder'. This is bright, vibrant red, but it is not very spicy hot and is available in most Indian grocery stores. But if you are using regular chili powder, then use lesser quantity than mentioned in the recipe.
    • Grind sesame seeds into a coarse powder. If you grind too much, it will end up into sesame paste. So blend in only short bursts.
    • Mustard seeds tend to get bitter if ground too much, so be mindful of that.
    • Make sure to use DRY spoons to take the pickle out of the jar. If not it is go bad very quickly.

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    Teepi Avakaya

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    Top view of glass jar with andhra sweet avakaya

    Teepi Avakaya

    This sweet and spicy Andhra sweet mango pickle is easy to make and absolutely delicious. Serve with steamed rice and ghee or curd rice.
    Author: Pavani
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    Prep Time: 1 hr
    Resting Time:: 1 d
    Total Time: 1 d 1 hr
    Course: condiments
    Cuisine: andhra
    Servings: 60 servings

    Ingredients

    • 2 Medium Green Mangoes (3 cups chopped)
    • ¾ cup Sugar or Jaggery
    • ¾ cup Salt
    • ¾ cup Red Chili Powder*
    • ¾ cup Sesame seeds
    • 2 tablespoons Mustard seeds
    • 2 tablespoons Fenugreek seeds
    • ¾ cup Peanut or Gingelly oil

    Instructions

    • Wash the mangoes well and dry them thoroughly. Leave the washed mangoes covered with a dish towel on the counter for couple of hours to completely dry them.
    • Once dry, cut the mango into half lengthwise, this gets a little tricky if the seed is tough, so try to find the exact spot where the seed ends. Scoop out the seed and discard. Cube the mango into small bite size pieces. Try to make sure that each piece has the peel. Pat dry the pieces with a clean kitchen towel to make sure that there is no moisture on the pieces.
    • Take all the pieces into a large non-reactive container like glass or stoneware bowl. Cover and set aside while you prepare the other ingredients.
    • Dry roast sesame seeds until lightly browned on medium low heat. Set aside. Dry roast fenugreek seeds and mustard seeds separately.
    • When all the spices are completely cool, grind each one separately.
    • Heat oil in a small saucepan until very hot, turn off the heat and let it cool completely.
    • Add sugar, salt, chili powder, all of the roasted fenugreek and mustard powders, sesame powder and the cooled oil. Mix well.
    • At this point the pickle is a little thick, but as it sits the mangoes will ooze out their juices and will thin out over time. Cover tightly and let the pickle rest for 24 hours.
    • Taste the pickle and see if it needs more more salt or sugar or chili powder. If it tastes good, then transfer to clean glass/ porcelain jars. But if you it needs anything to adjust the taste, then let sit for another 24 hours before transferring into jars.

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    Notes

    • While choosing mangoes to make this teepi avakaya:
      • Choose fresh, bright green mangoes.
      • Medium size is the best.
      • They should NOT be soft when touched.
    • Try to source 'pickle red chili powder'. This is bright, vibrant red, but it is not very spicy hot and is available in most Indian grocery stores. But if you are using regular chili powder, then use lesser quantity than mentioned in the recipe.
    • Grind sesame seeds into a coarse powder. If you grind too much, it will end up into sesame paste. So blend in only short bursts.
    • Mustard seeds tend to get bitter if ground too much, so be mindful of that.
    • Make sure to use DRY spoons to take the pickle out of the jar. If not it is go bad very quickly.
    • Store the sweet mango pickle in clean glass or plastic or stoneware jars. Make sure that the lids are airtight. You can store at room temperature for up to 2 months. For longer storage (up to 6 months), store in the refrigerator.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2teaspoons | Calories: 61kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1464mg | Potassium: 84mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 952IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Suma Gandlur

      July 19, 2011 at 1:32 am

      Wow! Meeku aa red skinned mango avakayaku upayogapadinda. Ikkada dorike mangoes pachadiki useless ani nenu decide ayipoyanu. :)BTW, the avakaya looks vibrant as it should be. I have heard about the bellam version but not this one. And I am wondering what the addition of a sweetener does to a spicy avakaya.

      Reply
    2. Harini

      July 19, 2011 at 1:36 am

      wow! this is so new.. addition of sesame seeds surely adds a new dimension to the pickle..bookmarked!!

      Reply
    3. Usha Rao

      July 19, 2011 at 2:19 am

      I don;t like sweeteners in my food but panchadara & bellam pachadi are an exception. Thanks for sharing the recipe

      Reply
    4. Hari Chandana

      July 19, 2011 at 4:39 am

      Wowwwww.... Chala chala bagundi mee aavakaya.. Thanks for the wonderful recipe :)Indian Cuisine

      Reply
    5. Sailaja Damodaran

      July 19, 2011 at 4:46 am

      yum with curd rice......

      Reply
    6. Sharmilee! :)

      July 19, 2011 at 5:28 am

      Wow looks tongue tickling...yummy pickle

      Reply
    7. aipi

      July 20, 2011 at 1:24 am

      There are a few things that makes me drool, this is definitely one of them :)The recipe is a keeper!US Masala

      Reply
    8. Pavani

      July 20, 2011 at 10:50 am

      Suma, nenu kuda ade anukunnanu. First time thechinna kaayalu thiyyaga vunnayi, but second time got lucky. If you want to buy, make sure they the mangoes are really hard.Actually I found avakaya to be still spicy with just a touch of sweetness in the background. It is definitely not like eating a dessert sweet. You should try a little bit to see.Thanks everyone.

      Reply
    9. A 2 Z Vegetarian Cuisine

      July 20, 2011 at 1:39 pm

      Lovely pickle recipe..a must try..

      Reply
    10. Neha

      July 20, 2011 at 2:29 pm

      hey pavani....I landed on your blog from somewhere and finds it very interesting....Pickle looks really tangy and yummy....Do visit me at muchmorethanahomemaker.blogspot.comcheersNeha

      Reply
    11. Suman Singh

      July 21, 2011 at 1:15 am

      Tongue tickling and drool worthy pickle,great flavors..love the recipe..must try this ! Thanks!

      Reply

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