This sweet chutney is a much easier alternative to the traditional sweet tamarind date and jaggery chutney. Made with just 2 main ingredients, this is super easy to prepare and is ready in just 15 minutes. Goiaba / Goiabada Chutney
If you are a lover of chaat (Indian street food), you will know that no chaat is complete with the Khatti Meethi Imli Chutney (sweet & tangy tamarind chutney). Typically it's made with soaking tamarind in the water. After the tamarind is soft enough it's strained to collect the tamarind pulp. The pulp is then sweetened with jaggery, dates or sugar and is cooked until the quantity reduces to half. Typically spices like red chilli powder (paprika), roasted cumin seeds & himalayan salt are also added to this chutney. In most Indian households, a big batch of this chutney is prepared and stored in the refrigerator for days together. Why, you wonder? Think if it like an equivalent to ketchup or more so the Indian ketchup. We can use it on anything and everything, it's not just limited to chaat. There are two things I cannot have without this chutney at any given point in time, Aloo Chaat & Samosas. For more chaat where you can use this chutney, click here.
So if you are thinking why I am posting a recipe of a chutney if it is already so simple to make. Well guess what? The Guava chutney recipe that I am about to share with you is even more simpler. Sweet (meethi chutney) cannot get easier than this.
I still remember when I had just moved to the US from India I was still following the above method to make Sweet Chutney. My sister also moved to the US a couple years later and thanks to her for introducing me to this easy peasy Sweet Chutney. Ever since I prefer making this preparation of chutney rather than the traditional one. BTW, guess what, often times during parties I have made this chutney and my guests haven't even realized I haven't made it using tamarind, jaggery or dates.
So according to Wikipedia guava paste or Goiabada happens to be a popular dessert in Portugese speaking countries. No wonders I have often found myself just relishing those small pieces of Goiaba. Goiabada dates back to the early days of Portuguese colonization of Brazil as a way to preserve fresh fruit, and under refrigeration it has a very long shelf life. In the US, I have typically found it available in ethnic markets like Asian Grocery Stores or Indian Stores under the Goya or Iberia brand. If you come across goiabada when haunting these ethnic markets, pick some up and pop it in the refrigerator. It may be a lifesaver sometime when you find yourself needing a quick dessert.
So what do you think? Easier than the traditional Date and Tamarind Chutney or no? If you land up trying the guava chunks or this recipe, don't forget to send us you pictures on Instagram and tag us. Or drop in your review on our Facebook page. Check out our Pinterest boards for all the healthy eating inspiration you’ll ever need.
Guava Chutney / Goiabada Chutney
Ingredients
- 1 cup Guava paste / Goiba / Goiabada
- 2 cups water
Instructions
!For basic chutney
In a sauce pan add 2 cups of water.
Add in the guava/ goiaba chunks
Bring it to boil and make sure all the guava chunks are dissolved in water.
Depending upon the consistency you like you can reduce the quantity of the mixture and keep it thick or store it as is.
Vera Mistry says
What kind of chutney is this!!!! Where will the sweet and tangy come from if there are no sweet(meethy)or spicy (teekha) or lemon-y ingredients? What a waste of time.
Toni says
I love guava and I love sweet/tangy chutneys (plus, I just happen to have a package of guava paste on hand!), so I was thrilled to find this recipe! However, I'd really like to try the saunth version (as I also love cumin and the depth spices bring to chutneys), but I don't have any asafoetida. Obviously it could be left out, but can you recommend a good substitute? Would a pinch each of garlic and onion powders work, maybe? Thanks!
Jennifer Frye says
They are really awesome. I made it yesterday and they turned out great... I really like this type of Indian recipes. And my hubby too. I will make it again and again for sure. I am planning to make a large batch this time and use my trusty Infinity Jars to keep them fresh for ages. https://infinityjars.com/collections/screw-top-jars
Frosted Events says
I'm gonna try this, I love chutney and this one sounds so tasty! I best it would be delicious with a cheese and cracker spread.
Tiffany MrsTee Haywood says
COnfession: I'e never had a chutney BUT this sounds so yummy! I would definitely give it a try.
Soniya Saluja says
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HilLesha says
I have never tried chutney before, but I always hear good it is. I'll definitely have to try it sometime, though. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Heather says
This looks delicious! I've never made a chutney before so this will be my first.
Sarah Bailey says
I love chutney! This looks so good and your photos are really beautiful.
Rebecca Swenor says
I have never heard of chutney before but it sounds interesting. I would love to try making this recipe just to see how it taste. Thanks for sharing this awesome sweet guava chutney.
Lydia says
This looks SO delicious! I love chutney and this recipe sounds like a hit.
Bel says
I like guava. Never had chutney or Indian. These would be nice to try.
Angela says
Thank you of sharing! This seems easy enough and very delicious. I don't typically cook indian food but I know I would impress my friends with this! Gotta try
Marcie W. says
The guava chutney sounds delicious! I bet the sweet flavors pair perfectly with a salty cracker.
Anna nuttall says
What a lovely chutney. I ususally have chutney with my curry so I would like to try this out. xx
Annemarie LeBlanc says
I remember my grandmother making guava chutney! It was so delicious! I would love to have the chance to savor its deliciousness again, so, thanks for sharing the recipe. I'm making some and I know it will flood my brain with so many memories of years ago. Now to find me some guava paste/chunks! :)
Annemarie LeBlanc says
I remember my grandmother making guava chutney. It was so good! I would love to have the chance to taste guava chutney again. I am sure it will flood my brain with so many memories of years ago. Thanks for sharing the recipe! Now to find me some guava paste/guava chunks. :)
Sarah Bailey says
I love guava, tamarind, and chutney. I have tasted mango chutney more often. I like to spread it on a bread and empanada.
Shevy says
When I saw the headline "Chutney" I just had to stop by. It reminded me so much about my country Trinidad & Tobago. Although we have a lot of different chutney there, the most common one being mango, I have never heard or seen Guava Chutney. It looks really interesting though. Thanks for sharing the recipe :)
Amanda Rosson says
I don't think I've ever had chutney! I'm very intrigued, however, and would love to give this recipe a try!
Marcie in Mommyland says
Ooh! This sounds lovely! I'm a big fan of guava, so I bet this is pretty tasty!
Amanda Zopp says
I have never tried this, but this looks like a very simple recipe. Much easier than the one you first described. Thanks so much for sharing!
Joanna @ Everyday Made Fresh says
I love trying new things, and this sounds like something that I would really enjoy. I love sweet and spicy!
T.M. Brown says
This sounds delicious....sounds like something I"m going to have to try (love trying new things)
Terri Steffes says
This is lovely served with cheese and meat boards. The little sweetness is a perfect side kick to the tangy mustard that usually comes with this combination.
Teresa says
I have made chutney before and mine is typically less firm. Is the guava paste act like a gelatin in this recipe?
Kimberly @ Berly's Kitchen says
I've never heard of this, but it sounds really good. Caribbean food uses a lot of guava, so I bet it would taste good with it.
Jolina says
My grandparents had a huge backyard full of fruit trees and my grandma used to make guava jam. This reminds me so much of her! Can't wait to try it for myself.
tara pittman says
I bet this would taste so good over cream cheese. I do love some spice in my food.
Angela Tolsma says
I haven't had chutney in ages! I am so going to see if I can find these ingredients locally! It's so hard to get good ingredients to make food that would go with the chutney around her.
Nikki says
Oh goodness those guava chunks look so yummy haha. This sounds like a super yummy chutney that I would put on a lot of things.
Meredith Harrison says
This sounds amazing! I have been trying to broaden my food horizons this year by cooking different foods from around the world. Thank you for the inspiration!
S.K. Allen says
I am definitely following you for when I do an Indian foodventure. looks delicious! thanks!
robin Rue says
OH yum! I HAVE to make this. I think I would use it on my English muffin every single morning. It sounds delish.
Kitty says
Indian food is one of my faves, but I rarely make it. But this recipe looks like I could tackle it. Thanks
Geneva says
This recipe looks really good. I like guava but I've never had a chutney anything so this dessert looks really interesting.
kristin mccarthy says
Pretty sure I would spread this on just about anything and everything I could find!
Dominique | Perchance to Cook says
This looks so tasty! I've never made anything guava flavored, even though I love it. I'll have to try this recipe.
Natalie says
Sounds delicious! I've been learning to cook some Indian dishes this past year and I love it! So many of the recipes take so much time to create though, even though they are totally worth the effort! Anything that helps me save a bit of time in the kitchen is totally appreciated, especially when it comes to all of the accompaniments and sides. I can't wait to try this out! :D
Anna says
Absolutely incredible! I love guava. Thank you for sharing this delicious looking recipe with us :)
Des says
I love trying new and unique foods! This sound delish!