Summer special Gujarati Chunda

Raw Mango Chunda

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By Rakhi Negi

May, 26th

627

Servings
4 persons
Cook Time
1 hr
Ingredients
5 - 7

Ingredients

  • 2-3 Raw mangoes
  • 1.5 cup sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Red chilli powder
  • 1/4 tsp Salt or as per taste
  • 1/2 tsp Roasted cumin powder
  • 1 tsp fennel seeds powder
  • 1/4 tsp garam masala

Instructions

  • Preparation to make Raw mango Chunda:- Rinse and wipe dry the mangoes. Then peel them. Grate the raw mangoes. In a pan take the grated mangoes along with sugar and 1/4 tsp salt. Addition of sugar depends upon the tartness of the mangoes and your taste.
  • Now, add1.5 cups of sugar. You can also add powdered jaggery instead of sugar. Switch on the flame. Stir this mixture very well.
  • On the flame or sim, cook this mixture. Initially, the sugar will melt and the consistency will be watery. Stir often so that the sugar does not crystallize and keep on simmering the mixture.
  • When the sugar syrup will start to cook, you will see the mixture bubbling. keep on stirring and cooking. The mixture will begin to thicken. When the consistency of the sugar reaches a 2 thread consistency. Switch off the flame. If you cook more, then the chunda gets a thick sticky hard consistency. The consistency should be like a jam consistency and look translucent. There should also be a slight crunch in the mangoes.
  • Lastly, add 1/2 tsp red chili powder, 1 tsp Roasted fennel seeds powder, and 1/2 tsp roasted cumin powder. And add 1/4 tsp garam masala.You can also more red chili powder if you want. Mix very well. Cool Raw mango chunda completely.
  • Once cooled, spoon raw mango chunda in a clean sterilized glass jar or bottle. Serve Raw mango chunda is ready to serve with meals like chapati, roti, etc.

Notes/Tips

Act as a sider with any meal