Guava chutney is a tangy and spicy condiment made from ripe guavas, tamarind and spices. It is a popular dish in many Indian and Caribbean cuisines. Store the guava chutney in the refrigerator and use it as a condiment or a dip with snacks, sandwiches, or curries. Enjoy your homemade guava chutney!
Guava Chutney
Course: ChutneyCuisine: Indian, TamilDifficulty: Easy
Servings
5
servingsPrep time
5
minutesCooking time
5
minutesDiscover how to make homemade guava chutney, a tangy and spicy condiment popular in Indian and Caribbean cuisines. Perfect for snacking or dipping!
Ingredients
Guava – 1 Half ripped
Red Chillies – 4
Bengal gram dhal – 1 tablespoon
Urad dhal – 1 tablespoon
Asafoetida Powder – a pinch
Jeera – ½ teaspoon
Tamarind – a small gooseberry size
Salt – 1 teaspoon or as per taste
Oil – 1 tablespoon
Mustard – ½ teaspoon
Curry Leaves – few
Directions
- Wash the guava and cut it into large chunks. Discard the seeds.
- Heat a teaspoon of oil in a kadai and fry the red chillies, bengal gram and urad dal until they turn light brown. Add cumin and asafoetida powder and fry briefly. Add the guava chunks and tamarind and sauté for a few minutes. Let the mixture cool down.
- Transfer the mixture to a blender, add salt and grind it to a coarse paste.
- Temper the chutney with mustard seeds and curry leaves.