Aam Chunda Pickle Recipe - Gujarati Mango Chunda Recipe

Step 1: To begin making the Aam Ka Chunda Recipe, wash the mangoes and dry them completely

Step 2: Peel the skin of the mangoes and then grate them

Step 3: Combine the grated mangoes, salt and turmeric powder and leave aside for 2 hours

Step 4: Once the mangoes have been marinated you will find that the mango has released some water

Step 5: At this point stir in the sugar little by little to the mango mixture continuously until all the sugar is nearly dissolved

Step 6: There are two different ways you can make this pickle

Step 7: Sun Method for the Chunda PicklePlace the mango mixture in the steel vessel with a rim

Step 8: Wrap the vessel with muslin or cheesecloth and tie it with a thick thread/lace to fit tightly around the vessel

Step 9: Keep it under sunlight for about 7 days or until the sugar and jaggery melts and reaches a double string consistency, stirring it well at the end of every day

Step 10: Bring it back inside once the sun sets

Step 11: Stir well the next morning and place it under the sun again

Step 12: Continue this process until the double string consistency has been reached

Step 13: Stove top method for Chunda PickleHeat a heavy bottomed pan on low heat; add the mango and sugar mixture to the pan and stir continuously until the sugar has dissolved completely

Step 14: You will find bubbles frothing up on the surface, but continue stirring until the sugar syrup reaches the single string consistency

Step 15: This takes about 5 to 8 minutes

Step 16: This step is crucial as over-cooking will make the sugar crystallize later

Step 17: Remove from the flame and let the mixture cool completely

Step 18: Continue stirring the chunda pickle while it is cooling occasionally to prevent the sugar from crystallizing

Step 19: Roast the cumin seeds in the pan until it starts crackling

Step 20: Coarsely pound it and keep aside

Step 21: Once the Mango Chunda pickle is cooled completely, stir in the chilli powder and crushed cumin seeds until well combined into the pickle

Step 22: The Mango Chunda Pickle can be consumed immediately

Step 23: Store the Mango Chunda Pickle in sterilized glass jars and it will last for about one year without refrigeration

Step 24: Serve Aam Ka Chunda Recipe with Thelpas or with just about anything on your plate