CHUNDA (Green Mango Jam)
INGREDIENTS
Raw Mango : 1 kg
Sugar : 1 1/2 kg
Red Chilli powder : 2 tbspns
Roasted Cumin seeds powder : 2 tbsp
Nikita once displayed an image of Chunda in Whatsapp chat room and
it was very tempting spread. Nikky's Mamma, Nirmala emailed me the
recipe. The freshly plucked green mangoes prompted me to prepare the
chunda instantly.
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Chunda goes well with chapathis, dosais and even on the bread. The
sweet and sour taste satisfies one's taste buds and serves as a delightful
spread.
How to Prepare:
INGREDIENTS
Raw Mango : 1 kg
Sugar : 1 1/2 kg
Red Chilli powder : 2 tbspns
Roasted Cumin seeds powder : 2 tbsp
Wash, wipe dry, peel and grate raw mangoes.
Heat a deep pan, add mangoes and
sugar and mix.
Cook, stirring continuously to avoid the mixture from
scorching, till all the sugar melts.
scorching, till all the sugar melts.
Lower the heat and continue to cook, stirring
continuously till a syrup of one-string consistency is formed.
Take it off the flames and set aside to cool.
Once the mixture cools down, stir-in th red chilli powder and powdered roasted cumin seeds and mix well.
Cool completely and store in airtight, sterilised
bottles.
It keeps good for several months and does not need refrigeration.
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