Guava Chutney

Guava Chutney
Guava Chutney

Last weekend I had the opportunity to visit a guava farm that engages in organic farming techniques to grow this tropical fruit. While talking to friends, came to know about so many amazing ways this nutrient-packed fruit, rich in dietary fiber and vitamin C is used to create an amazing array of dishes.

Here’s one such – Sweet & Spicy Guava Chutney was truly delightful. The contrast of flavours from sweetness of semi-ripe guavas and the spiciness of green chillies & fresh ginger works wonders in this chutney. Not to mention the contrast of texture between the smoothness of its flesh and the tiny crunch of the seeds that are blended along.

The sweet & spicy guava chutney paired deliciously well with dosas. It will certainly work deliciously with idlis, uttapams and paniyarams too… maybe with spicy cutlets and tikkis too.

Last year I had made a couple of batches of Guava Jam with pink guavas and I must tell you, it is truly a delight. The pastel pink coloured jam with its slightly granular texture tastes absolutely delicious and this jam will ensure you relish this tropical fruit a little longer!

If you thought guavas taste best with salt and red chilli powder alone, give this chutney a chance, you’ll be amazed how it can be included in our daily meals!

Sharing Guava Chutney Recipe below. You might also be interested in my other Chutney Recipes that are made with various vegetables, fruits and grains:

  1. Amaranthus Stem- Curry Leaves Chutney : Rajgiri Dantu-Karibevu Soppina Chutney 
  2. Carrot Chutney
  3. Cucumber Chutney
  4. Green Tomato Chutney
  5. Gongura Pachadi : Andhra special
  6. Instant Raw Mango Chutney
  7. Kara Chutney : Spicy Red Tomato Chutney
  8. Mooli Chutney v1.0 : White radish chutney/ Moolangi chutney with coriander & mint leaves
  9. Moolangi Chutney v2.0 : white radish chutney with red chilli
  10. Niger Seeds Chutney Powder : Gurellu/ Uchellu/ Karale Seeds Chutney Powder
  11. Onion Chutney
  12. Plum Chutney : Aloo Bukhara Chutney
  13. Raw Mango Chutney
  14. Red Chilli – Garlic Chutney: for chaats
  15. Ridgegourd Peel Chutney : Heerekai Sippe Chutney/ Turai Ke Chhilke Ki Chutney
  16. Roasted Gram Chutney Powder : Putani/ Hurigadale/ Bhuna Chana Chutney Powder
  17. Sesame Seeds Chutney

Guava Chutney Recipe

Serves 3
1 Cup = 240 ml

Ingredients:

  • Guava – 2, medium or 450 to 500 gm, semi-ripe
  • Mint leaves – 1/4 cup, packed
  • Green chillies – 2
  • Ginger – 1/2 inch piece, roughly chopped
  • Sugar – 1/2 tsp
  • Salt – 1/2 tsp
  • Lemon – 1/2 lemon, small or 1 tsp lemon juice

Instructions:

1. Rinse guavas well to remove any dust/dirt. Using a peeler remove a thin layer of the skin.

2. Repeat with the remaining guavas too.

3. Rinse the mint leaves and ginger well. Peel the ginger and de-stalk the green chillies.

4. Dice the guavas, roughly chop the green chillies and ginger.

5. Transfer all the ingredients to a blender jar. Squeeze the lemon/ add the lemon juice to it.

6. Blend to a smooth consistency ensuring the seeds are also crushed well.

Transfer to a serving bowl and relish it with hot dosas, idlis,paniyarams or uttapam… or maybe with spicy cutlets and tikkis too.

Do you have any suggestions for recipes to try with guavas? I have a basket load of them beginning to ripen. Would love to try your suggestion/recipe. So leave your suggestions in the comment.

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Reference: Guava Chutney by Tarla Dalal

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