Guava Chutney

A sweet, tangy, and mildly spiced chutney made with guavas, ginger, garlic, and aromatic spices — perfect as a side with Indian meals.

Ingredients

• 250 g guava
• 1 cup vinegar
• 2 cups water
• 1 level tsp red chili powder
• 2 big cardamoms
• 180 g (1 1/4 cup) sugar
• 2 level tsp salt
• 2 tsp ginger, cut into thin long strips
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp raisins
• 10 blanched almonds

Method

1. Peel the guavas, cut each into four pieces, and remove the seeds.
2. Slice them thinly and cook with ginger, garlic, and water.
3. Add sugar, crushed cardamoms, vinegar, red chili powder, raisins, and almonds. Cook on high heat until thick.
4. Cool, transfer into a clean jar, and cork tightly.
5. Serve the next day for best flavor.