‘Gunda’ is a small, berry-like fruit harvested from cordia shrubs. It is seasonal, and when it becomes available in the summer months, the Gujaratis really go gaga over it!
An all-time favourite ingredient, gunda makes very tasty pickles and yummy subzis too. Gunda nu Shaak is a classic Gujarati recipe that is made in every Gujarati household in the summer months when gunda is available.
It is a very aromatic dish with a nice mouth-feel too. Resplendent with the magic of spices, the Gunda nu Shaak is best enjoyed with a bowl of aamras and puri.
De-seeding the gundas can be a messy job because it’s quite sticky inside – you can workaround the stickiness easily by coating your hands and knife with salt.
Also have a go at other shaak recipes like Sambhariyu Shaak or Sev Tameta.