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Listen up, flavor adventurers, because we're diving into the sweet, spicy, tangy world of guava pickle—a recipe of guava pickle that's about to take your taste buds on a rollercoaster of joy!
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Start by grabbing 500 grams of ripe guavas (not mushy, just that perfect tropical vibe), giving them a good wash, and patting them dry like you're tucking them into bed.
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Slice them into small, bite-sized pieces, chucking out the seeds because, let's be real, nobody wants a crunchy surprise mid-bite.
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Now, heat 2 tablespoons of mustard oil in a pan until it's smoking hot (literally, let it sizzle and sass), and then cool it down to room temp—safety first, my friends.
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While that oil chills, whip out a bowl and mix up a spice squad: 1 tablespoon each of red chili powder, turmeric powder (golden sunshine in powder form), fennel seeds, mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, and a pinch of asafoetida, that magic touch that makes your kitchen smell like an Indian street food stall.
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Pour the cooled mustard oil over this spice mix and stir like you're mixing secrets into a potion.
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Next, drop in your guava chunks and make sure every piece gets the VIP treatment, soaking up all that spice party goodness.
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Spoon this tangy treasure into a clean, dry, sterilized glass jar (clean freak vibes are a must here), seal it up like it's the crown jewels, and let it chill in a cool, dark spot for 3-4 days while those flavors do their thing—think marination magic.
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After a few days of flavor melding, your guava pickle is ready to flex its zesty muscle at your next meal.
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Store it in the fridge to keep it fresh, because trust me, this guava pickle recipe is gonna be your new obsession.
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Spread it, spoon it, or just snack on it straight—this guava pickle's got your back.