Guava Chutney Recipe

Recipe for South Indian style Guava Chutney for idli and dosa. கொய்யா சட்னி செய்வது எப்படி. Recipe with step by step pictures.

This recipe is from Navamani auntie. She does these unique and interesting recipes all the time. This guava chutney is from her repertoire. She is the most wittiest in the family. There is never a dull moment when she is around. She just cracks everyone up and takes everything so lightly. This is her recipe. She is also from the south of Kongunad – Anupatti, near my husbands place. The food of the region is so different and so elaborate. She also makes the worlds best ghee laden softest obbattu / poli.

Roughly chop 3 guavas (semi ripe guavas). I have used white guavas today. The Indian pink guavas also works really well for this recipe. Remove the seeds and set aside.

Boil water in a pan and add in the guavas to the hot water. Remove from heat. Let the guavas sit in the hot water for 2-3 minutes. After the said time, remove the guavas and set aside on a plate to cool.

Heat oil in a pan and add in the cumin seeds, urad dal and chana dal. Roast on a low flame.

When the lentils are getting roasted, add in the red chillies. Adjust the red chillies according to your taste. Add a couple more if you want a spicy chutney. We like guava chutney nice and spicy at home. Roast until the lentils are golden. Remove from heat and set aside on a plate to cool.

In the same pan, add in the chopped onions, tamarind and the salt. Saute for 3-4 minutes till the onions are nice and soft. Remove from heat and set aside on a plate to cool.

Take a mixie jar and add in the lentils and onion mixture. Grind to a coarse paste.

Add in the prepared guavas to the mixie and grind to a paste. Add very little water while grinding as required. The chutney is ready.

Tempering for the Guava chutney
Heat oil in a pan and add in the mustard seeds, urad dal, curry leaves and dry red chillies. Let the mustard seeds crackle. Add it to the prepared chutney.