Tangy Guava Chutney (Printable)

Tangy sweet guava relish with coconut tempering, ideal for South Indian breakfast dishes.

# What You Need:

→ Produce

01 - 2 semi-ripe guavas, chopped (about 1½ cups)
02 - ¼ 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 - ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
07 - 1 teaspoon jaggery or brown sugar
08 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice

→ Tempering

09 - 1 tablespoon coconut oil
10 - ½ teaspoon mustard seeds
11 - ½ teaspoon urad dal (split black gram)
12 - 1 dried red chili
13 - 6–8 curry leaves
14 - A pinch of asafoetida (hing, optional)

# How-To:

01 - Combine guavas, coconut, green chilies, ginger, coriander, salt, jaggery, and lemon juice in a blender. Add 2–3 tablespoons water and blend until smooth. Adjust consistency with additional water if needed for desired texture.
02 - Pour the blended chutney into a serving bowl and set aside while preparing the tempering.
03 - Heat coconut oil in a small pan over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and allow them to splutter. Add urad dal, dried red chili, curry leaves, and asafoetida. Sauté until the dal turns golden brown and fragrant.
04 - Pour the hot tempering over the chutney. Mix thoroughly to incorporate the flavors. Serve immediately with idli, dosa, vada, or use as a sandwich spread.

# Expert Hacks:

01 -
  • The way the tempering hits the cool chutney creates this incredible sizzle that fills your whole kitchen with the most comforting aroma
  • It turns breakfast into something special without demanding hours of your time or any fancy techniques
02 -
  • The tempering step is absolutely non-negotiable because without it this is just blended fruit but with it the chutney transforms completely
  • Semi-ripe guavas are worth hunting down because ripe ones make the chutney cloyingly sweet and lose that lovely tangy edge
03 -
  • Grate your coconut fresh if possible because frozen coconut can make the chutney watery and less flavorful
  • Always taste your chutney before tempering because once that hot oil hits it, you cannot adjust the seasoning anymore
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