Have you ever wondered why spicy food is prevalent in Andhra Pradesh? It is not a mere coincidence that people in hot regions choose to eat spicy food. A moderate amount of spices in your food may initially increase your body temperature, but it eventually aids in helping your body cool down through sweating. The fact that people increasingly sweat while eating spicy food is pure science; scientists have termed this process gustatory facial sweating because people begin to sweat in the face first.

Recipe

Cut Mango Pickle

I cup raw mango (cubed with skin)

1 tbsp salt

2 tbsp oil

2 tbsp chilli powder

1 tbsp mustard seeds

¼ tsp fenugreek seeds

A few curry leaves

Marinate cut mangoes in salt for half an hour. Pound ½ tsp mustard seeds and fenugreek seeds till they form coarse powder. Heat oil in a pan, add the powder, remaining mustard seeds, curry leaves and chilli powder. Sauté for a few seconds and finally add the marinated mangoes. Allow to cook for 3 minutes and put off the heat.