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Chhundo (Gujarati: છૂંદો, Hindi: छुन्दो) is a kind of Indian pickle preparation as well as a condiment mostly made out of grated green mangoes, used in cuisine of the Indian subcontinent as an accompaniment to the main meal that consists of Roti, Sabzi and other food items.[1] However, it is a generic form of preparation that can be made with various fruits and vegetables. Chhundo is particularly a Kathiawadi dish but is consumed across Gujarat.

Chhundo

Chhundo
Alternative names	Chundo
Course	Side dish
Place of origin	India
Region or state	Gujarat
Serving temperature	At room temperature
Main ingredients	Mango and sugar syrup
Variations	Served spiced with red chilies
Cookbook: Chhundo

Since mango is a seasonal fruit and is available in abundance only in summer in India (April–July), most mango pickles are made during this time with oil or sugar base and then preserved in large glass containers. This way Chhundo and other pickles are available for consumption throughout the year.[2]

Etymology

Chhundo, literally translated in Gujarati means crushed.[3] Although sources of its origin are unknown, along with other popular Indian pickles, Chhundo and Murabbo, two types of mango relishes are commonly consumed in daily Gujarati meals.[4]

History

Chhundo is believed to have originated in the Kathiawar region of Gujarat.^{[citation needed]}

Preparation and variations

As mentioned earlier, although the most popular variety of Chhundo is the one prepared with grated mangoes, other variations such as pineapple Chhundo.

Nutrition

A serving of 20 grams (0.71 oz) of Chhundo contains 61 calories, no fat or cholesterol, 124 milligrams (1.91 gr) of Sodium and 15 grams (0.53 oz) gms of carbohydrates. Since it is prepared and preserved in sugar syrup, its main energy component is sugar. It also provides Vitamin C and Vitamin A.[5]

See also

• South Asian pickles
• List of condiments
• Mango pickle – Variety of pickles prepared using mango

References

External links

• Spiced chhundo recipe and information at sbs.com.au

На других языках

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[es] Chhundo

Chhundo (guyaratí: છૂંદો, hindi: छुन्दो) es un tipo de preparación india de encurtidos, así como un condimento hecho principalmente de mangos verdes rallados, utilizado en la cocina del subcontinente indio como acompañamiento de la comida principal que consiste en Roti, Sabzi y otros alimentos.[1] Sin embargo, es una forma genérica de preparación que puede hacerse con diversas frutas y verduras. El chhundo es especialmente un plato de Kathiawadi, pero se consume en todo Guyarat.

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