Indian Mango, Chilli Powder, and Cumin Condiment (Chhundo)
Chhundo is a sweet and spicy condiment or pickle eaten in the western state of India called Gujarat with roti and Sabzi.
7200 min
Ingredients
- 1 kg (2.25 lbs) mangoes, deseeded
- 2 tsp red chile powder
- 2 tsp cumin powder
- 25 g (4 tsp) salt
- 2 tsp turmeric powder
- 600 g (1.25 lbs) sugar
Steps
- Peel and finely grate the mangoes.
- Combine the grated mango evenly with the rest of the ingredients.
- Spread the mixture in a shallow, wide-mouthed jar and cover with a thin cloth.
- Keep the mixture in the sun for 5 days until the syrup attains a single thread consistency, stirring thrice daily.
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Adapted from “Indian Mango, Chilli Powder, and Cumin Condiment (Chhundo)” in the Wikibooks Cookbook by its contributors, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Reformatted for this site; this page's recipe text is shared under the same license.