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Green Almond Avakkai

This green almond avakkai is a bold and a seasonal twist on the classic south Indian pickle, avakkai.
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Ingredients

  • 250 g Green almond
  • 6-10 tsp Avakai pickle powder
  • 15-20 tbsp Sesame oil

Pickle powder

  • 8 tsp salt
  • 8 tsp chilli powder
  • 6 tsp mustard
  • 2 tsp fenugreek dry roasted

grins all separate and mix

Instructions

  • Grind the mustard and roasted fenugreek with salt and chili powder.
  • Dry the almonds with a paper towel completely. Slice the almonds and set aside in a bowl.
  • Add a little sliced almonds to a ceramic or glass container. Sprinkle the pickle spice mix. Add a little sesame oil. Alternate these three until the moixture is completely layered.
  • I prefer to do this in a ceramic container. Finally top with the remaining oil. Cover with a cheese cloth .
  • For a week, mix the pickle mixture with a dry spatula. Cover and repeat.
  • Transfer to glass bottles and refrigerate. Serve with parathas, rice, oatmeal, or yogurt.