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Rajasthani Gunda Achar

Rajasthani Gunda Achar

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Rajasthani Gunda Achar is a majestic and profoundly flavorful desert heritage pickle, uniquely celebrated for its stuffed berry profile. This recipe features specifically prepared batches of Gunda (Lasorda) berries stuffed with a robust mix of fennel, mustard, and raw mango to achieve a professional-grade tangy and robust consistency. Known for its world-famous association with traditional Rajasthani thalis and status as a mandatory long-term preserve in traditional high-end regional households, it represents the soulful heart of modern 'Preservation-Gourmet' innovations. The taste is intensely rich and sour-spicy, with the raw mango providing a unique professional-grade tangy lift. Best enjoyed after a week of maturation. A mandatory choice for the refined regional pickle seekers.

Prep Time40 mins
Cook Time7 days
Servings10 People
DifficultyHard
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Ingredients

1kg Gunda (Lasorda)
2 cups Raw Mango, grated
1 cup Mustard oil
4 tbsp Fennel seeds (Saunf), crushed
4 tbsp Mustard seeds (Rai), ground
2 tbsp Red chili powder
1 tsp Turmeric powder
1/4 tsp Hing
Salt to taste
1 tsp Nigella seeds (Kalonji)
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Cooking Instructions

Tips & Secrets

  • Using grated raw mango in the stuffing is mandatory for achieving the most professional-grade authentic tangy depth.
  • Ensuring the oil is heated and cooled provides the absolute secret to achieving superior professional-grade shelf life.
  • The addition of a little bit of fenugreek seeds provide the essential professional-grade bitter-tangy lift.
  • Always keep the berries fully submerged in oil specifically to ensure the signature professional-grade preservation is achieved.

Nutritional Information(Per 1 tbsp (30g))

Calories

110 kcal

Protein

1g

Fat

9g

Carbs

10g

Note: Nutritional values are professional estimates per standard serving (~200-250g / ml) and may vary based on ingredient quality and preparation methods.