Ava Baddalu is an instant mango pickle flavoured with a paste of mustard seeds and green chillies.
You don't have to wait to savour this pickle. You can enjoy it immediately and therein lies the attraction; at least for me.
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A Collection of Instant Mango Pickles
I love pickles and often do not have the patience to wait for the pickling process to be completed. For me instant mango pickles are a lifesaver because I can make them on a whim and enjoy them immediately.
This a collection of instant mango pickles made in various states of India including Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, and Himachal Pradesh.
I will keep adding to this collection as and when I post more recipes.
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Kakarakaya Nilava Pachadi (Andhra Bitter Gourd Pickle)
Kakarakaya Nilava Pachadi is a traditional Andhra Bitter Gourd Pickle.
This pickle has a long shelf-life and tastes fabulous when served as an accompaniment to Curd Rice or Dal Rice.
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Dondakaya Avakaya | Andhra Ivy Gourd Pickle
In Andhra, we make pickles with a range of vegetables, and this Dondakaya Avakaya is a perfect example of Andhra’s legendary pickling tradition. Do try it, and I assure you will love it.
Dondakaya Avakaya is an instant pickle with a decent shelf life of a couple of days. It tastes great with dal rice and dahi rice.
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Mamidikaya Turumu Nilava Pachadi | Andhra Mango Thokku | Grated Mango Pickle
Mamidikaya Turumu Nilava Pachadi is Andhra-style grated mango pickle or Mango Thokku.
In this version, the grated mango is sun-dried and so this version of Mango Thokku lasts for more than a year.
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Methi Dana Achar | Sprouted Fenugreek Seeds Pickle
The many health benefits of Methi Dana or Fenugreek seeds are widely known. However, it is (literally) a bitter pill to swallow.
Sprouting makes these seeds less bitter and more palatable.
One way to use fenugreek seeds is to make this Methi Dana Achar.
This spicy, tangy sprouted fenugreek seeds is very easy to make and can be preserved for a few weeks.
Ab taste bhi aur health bhi!
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Neemki | Instant Mango Pickle From Himachal Pradesh
Sometimes, simple recipes surprise you with the depth of flavour they deliver and this recipe for Neemki, an instant raw mango-onion pickle from Himachal Pradesh is one such instance. I came across this recipe from Neemki on a blog called Cooking from the queen of hills in my quest to mango pickles because I am currently on...
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Maagai | Magai | Magaya: Andhra Dried Mango Pickle
Summer means time for uragai and vadiyalu. While Avakai | Avakaya is the most famous of mango pickles from Andhra Pradesh, we have many others that are just as delicious. Today, I am presenting the recipe for Maagai (Maagaya | Magai), a pickle that needs the raw mango pieces to be marinated in salt and turmeric...
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Mamidikaya Menthi Baddalu | Menthi Mukkalu | Instant Mango Pickle from Andhra
Mamidikaya Menthi Baddalu or Menthi Mukkalu is an instant pickle made with raw mango.
The predominant flavour is that of Menthulu or Fenugreek.
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Khalle Ambo | Uppu Manga | Uppu Mavinikai | Mangoes in Brine: A Recipe by Anupama Michael
I am back with Khalle Ambo | Uppu Manga | Mangoes in Brine, another gem of a recipe by Anupama Micheal. (I am starting to believe this friend of mine deserves a category all by herself on my blog.) It all started in a food group that I am a part of. One of the...
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