Tangy Sweet Guava Chutney (Printable)

Tangy, sweet relish from semi-ripe guavas with coconut and aromatic tempering. Ideal companion for South Indian breakfast favorites.

# What You'll Need:

→ Produce

01 - 2 semi-ripe guavas, chopped (approximately 1.5 cups)
02 - 0.25 cup fresh grated coconut
03 - 1-2 green chilies, chopped
04 - 1 inch piece ginger, peeled and chopped
05 - 2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves, chopped

→ Seasoning

06 - 0.5 teaspoon salt, or to taste
07 - 1 teaspoon jaggery or brown sugar
08 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice

→ Tempering

09 - 1 tablespoon coconut oil
10 - 0.5 teaspoon mustard seeds
11 - 0.5 teaspoon urad dal (split black gram)
12 - 1 dried red chili
13 - 6-8 curry leaves
14 - A pinch of asafoetida (hing, optional)

# Cooking Steps:

01 - In a blender, combine guavas, coconut, green chilies, ginger, coriander, salt, jaggery, and lemon juice. Blend with 2-3 tablespoons water until smooth. Adjust consistency with additional water if needed.
02 - Pour the blended chutney into a serving bowl.
03 - Heat coconut oil in a small pan over medium heat until shimmering.
04 - Add mustard seeds to the hot oil and allow them to splutter for approximately 30 seconds.
05 - Add urad dal, dried red chili, curry leaves, and asafoetida to the pan. Sauté until the dal turns golden brown, approximately 1-2 minutes.
06 - Pour the hot tempering over the chutney. Mix thoroughly and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Quick and Easy: This condiment takes only 20 minutes to prepare from start to finish.
  • Healthy and Inclusive: It is naturally vegan and gluten-free, fitting a variety of dietary needs.
  • Unique Taste Profile: The semi-ripe guavas provide a sweet and tangy base that perfectly complements savory dishes.
02 -
  • Choose guavas that are semi-ripe; they should be firm yet slightly sweet for the best texture and flavor.
  • Always double-check your asafoetida label for gluten content if you are following a strict gluten-free diet.
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