Tangy Guava Chutney (Printable Version)

Tangy semi-ripe guava blend with coconut, spices, and aromatic tempering. Ideal accompaniment for traditional Indian breakfast.

# Ingredient List:

→ Produce

01 - 2 semi-ripe guavas, chopped (approximately 1.5 cups)
02 - 0.25 cup fresh grated coconut
03 - 1 to 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 fresh 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 to 8 curry leaves
14 - A pinch of asafoetida (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Combine guavas, coconut, green chilies, ginger, coriander, salt, jaggery, and lemon juice in a blender. Add 2 to 3 tablespoons water and blend until smooth. Adjust consistency with additional water as needed.
02 - Pour the blended chutney into a serving bowl.
03 - Heat coconut oil in a small frying pan over medium heat until shimmering.
04 - Add mustard seeds to the hot oil and allow them to splutter completely.
05 - Add urad dal, dried red chili, curry leaves, and asafoetida to the pan. Sauté until the dal achieves a golden color.
06 - Pour the hot tempering over the chutney base. Mix thoroughly and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in 20 minutes flat, yet tastes like it simmered all afternoon.
  • Works as a dip, a spread, or the perfect companion to literally any South Indian breakfast.
  • Naturally vegan and gluten-free without feeling like you're missing anything.
02 -
  • Don't skip the blending step thinking you'll get a chunky chutney; this one's meant to be silky and it clings better to your food that way.
  • The tempering is not optional; that hot oil poured over cold chutney creates a flavor transformation that feels like magic.
03 -
  • Make the chutney base the day before if your morning is chaos; it develops flavor overnight and you just need to do the tempering fresh.
  • If your mustard seeds won't splutter, your oil isn't hot enough; wait another few seconds and listen for that sound.
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