Chhundo

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title: "Chhundo" type: doc version: 1 created: 2026-02-28 author: "Wikipedia contributors" status: active scope: public tags: ["indian-condiments", "indian-pickles", "gujarati-cuisine"] description: "Kind of Indian pickle from Gujarat" topic_path: "geography/india" source: "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chhundo" license: "CC BY-SA 4.0" wikipedia_page_id: 0 wikipedia_revision_id: 0

::summary Kind of Indian pickle from Gujarat ::

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Field	Value
name	Chhundo
image	Chhundo.jpg
image_size	300px
caption	Chhundo
alternate_name	Chundo
country	India
region	Gujarat
course	Side dish
served	At room temperature
main_ingredient	Mango and sugar syrup
variations	Served spiced with red chilies
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| name = Chhundo | image = Chhundo.jpg | image_size = 300px | caption = Chhundo | alternate_name = Chundo | country = India | region = Gujarat | creator = | course = Side dish | served = At room temperature | main_ingredient = Mango and sugar syrup | variations = Served spiced with red chilies | calories = | other = 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. 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.

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.

Etymology

Chhundo, literally translated in Gujarati means crushed. 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.

History

Chhundo is believed to have originated in the Kathiawar region of Gujarat.

Preparation and variations

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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 g of Chhundo contains 61 calories, no fat or cholesterol, 124 mg of Sodium and 15 g 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.

References

References

1. [http://www.travelindia360.net/at-the-manchester-of-the-east.html Ahmedabad City, Ahmedabad History, Ahmedabad Attractions, Ahmedabad Accommodation] {{webarchive. link. (August 17, 2011)
2. "Hemant'S Cookery Corner".
3. [http://gujaratilexicon.com/dictionary/GE/%E0%AA%9B%E0%AB%82%E0%AA%82%E0%AA%A6%E0%AA%B5%E0%AB%81%E0%AA%82*/ "છૂંદવું" in Gujarati To English Dictionary. Online Dictionary. Free Dictionary - Gujaratilexicon]
4. [https://archive.today/20120909124930/http://www.sbs.com.au/food/recipe/13442/Grated-mango-pickle-chhundo Pickle recipes : SBS Food]
5. "Calories in Durbar - Chhundo {{!}} Nutrition and Health Facts".

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