Amrood Ki Sabji Recipe (Guava Curry)
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 85kcal
Amrood ki Sabji (Guava Curry) is a very unique Rajasthani curry made using ripe guava. This sweet, spicy, and sour curry pairs perfectly with Indian bread or steamed rice. Here is how to make it.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- ½ teaspoon asafetida (hing) skip adding for a gluten-free curry.
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- ½ cup pureed tomatoes
- 2 teaspoons grated ginger
- 3-4 green chilies slit Into half
- 2 teaspoons coriander powder
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder
- 2 teaspoons dry mango powder (amchoor)
- 1 teaspoon fennel powder (saunf)
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ½ cup plain yogurt whisked
- 300 grams guava cut into ½ inch wedges, large seeds removed. You can keep the small tender seeds.
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
- Once the oil is hot, add asafetida and cumin seeds and let them crackle for 4-5 seconds.
- Add tomato puree, ginger, and green chilies and cook for a minute.
- Add coriander powder, turmeric powder, Kashmiri red chili powder, dry mango powder, fennel powder, and salt and cook until oil starts to separate from the sides (1-2 minutes)
- Now add yogurt and cook for a minute. Keep stirring continuously after adding the yogurt to prevent it from curdling.
- Add guava and a cup of water.
- Cover the pan with a lid and cook for 6-8 minutes on medium heat until the guava are slightly tender. Do not overcook otherwise they will get mushy.
- Add lime juice and mix well.
- Check for salt and add if required.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro (coriander) and serve hot.
Notes
You can add 1 teaspoon of all-purpose flour to the yogurt. It will prevent it from curdling and will also make the curry thicker.
If the guava has large seeds, then remove them.
Choose firm and ripe guava to make this curry. If the guava is raw, it will taste bitter and if the guava is overripe, the curry will taste sweet and mushy. Pick up guavas that are free of blemishes and bruises. Some guavas have pink flesh, you can use them too.
Nutrition
Calories: 85kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 137mg | Potassium: 396mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 658IU | Vitamin C: 177mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 1mg