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Mulakkada Avakaya

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Andhra drumstick pickle with spices and oil
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Mulakkada Avakaya
Recipe: Andhra Style Drumstick Pickle

20 mins
Cooking Time
Medium
Difficulty
9
Ingredients
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The Mulakkada Avakaya Recipe is a bold and flavourful Andhra-style pickle that brings a unique twist to traditional avakaya. Instead of mangoes, this version uses drumsticks, which absorb the spices beautifully while retaining their fibrous texture. It’s a lesser-known yet deeply loved regional preparation. If you want to know how to make Mulakkada Avakaya, the process focuses on balancing spice, salt, and oil to create a pickle that matures over time. Fresh drumstick pieces are coated generously with mustard powder, chilli powder, and other spices, allowing them to soak up intense flavours. What makes this Mulakkada Avakaya Recipe special is its strong, pungent profile and long shelf life. The use of gingelly oil enhances both taste and preservation, making it a perfect accompaniment to rice and simple meals. It’s a traditional recipe that captures the essence of Andhra cuisine.

Ingredients

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500 gramsDrumsticks (cut into 2-inch pieces)
3 tbsp Mustard seeds (powdered)
4 tbspRed chilli powder
3 tbspSalt
1 tspTurmeric powder
1 tspFenugreek seeds (roasted & powdered)
10-12Garlic cloves
1 cupGingelly (sesame oil)
2 tbspTamarind pulp (thick) (optional)

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Description - Step 1

Prepare The Drumsticks

Wash and dry the drumsticks completely. Cut them into medium-sized pieces and ensure there is no moisture.

Step 1
Prepare The Drumsticks
10 Minutes
Step 2
Prepare The Spice Mix
5 Minutes
Step 3
Mix The Pickle
5 Minutes
Step 4
Add Tamarind (Optional)
2 Minutes

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Mulakkada Avakaya Recipe is a spicy Andhra pickle made using drumsticks and a blend of mustard and chilli spices.