Avakaya(mango pickle)

Avakaya(mango pickle):
green mangoes-10(medium sized)
mustard powder(rai powder)-500 grams
red chilly powder-750 grams
salt (fine) -400 grams
Sesame oil-3 lit
Method:

1. Wash raw green tangy mangoes.Wipe them dry with a clean cloth.
2. Cut mangoes into small pieces (preferably with hard seed coat for each piece).Cut on a wooden plank with a big Knife.Wipe them clean once again.
3. Mix all dry ingredients except oil.
   
4. Add mango pieces to this mixture.Put into a glass bottle or porcelain jar.
5. Now pour oil in to the jar till the mixture sinks.
6. You can also add garlic cloves to this jar if you like.
7. Close it tight for 3days / 72hrs.After 3 days mix evenly from bottom of the jar with a dry spoon.
8. Can be stored for 6months,if placed in a cool,dry place.
9. Take some pickle in cup for daily use as and when required rather using directly from this jar.This helps in preserving pickle for longtime and holds its flavors for long.
10. Tastes excellent and spicy with hot rice.
    

NOTE:Take care not to touch it when wet.Always use DRY spoon.