Amrood Ki khati Methi Sabji (Sweet and Sour Guava Curry)

By: Manjula Jain

September 1, 2023

Serving : 2 people
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Total Time :20 minutes

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Amrood Ki khati Methi Sabji (Sweet and Sour Guava Curry)

Guavas, or "amrood" in Hindi, are simply delicious and probably one of my favorite fruits! This year I have an abundance of guavas growing in my backyard. I like to sprinkle chaat masala on guavas. The spiciness really brings out its flavor. Since I have so many delicious guavas, I decided it was time for me to make Guava Sweet and Sour Curry (Amrood Ki khati Methi Sabji). In case you are not familiar, this is a popular North Indian dish which I believe tastes best with fresh hot puris or parathas.

This was a staple sabji when I was a child growing up in India, provided guavas were in season. My brother especially enjoyed this dish. He simply relished this sabji and could enjoy eating it every day. However, there was catch - he would only eat this dish with puris! Rotis or parathas simply did not do this dish justice! My brother would pretend to read a book while eating so no one would disturb him so he could truly enjoy eating in peace! Whenever I make this recipe, I remember our sweet, innocent childhood memories. Guava Sweet and Sour Curry has the best flavors - spicy, sweet and sour - all in one dish!

This recipe will serve 2.

A bowl of vibrant yellow Sweet and Sour Guava Curry, garnished with fresh herbs, with whole guavas placed beside the bowl on a patterned tablecloth.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups guavas amrood, cut into bite size pieces
  • 2 Tbsp oil
  • Ā½ tsp cumin seeds jeera
  • Ā¼ tsp fenugreek seeds mathi dana
  • ā…› tsp asafetida hing
  • 2 tsp coriander powder dhania
  • 1 tsp fennel seed powder saunf
  • Ā¼ tsp turmeric haldi
  • Ā½ tsp red chili powder
  • Ā½ tsp salt
  • 1 Tbsp ginger adrak, thinly sliced
  • Ā½ tsp mango powder amchor
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp sugar adjust to the taste
  • 2 Tbsp chopped cilantro hara dhania

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a saucepan. Oil should be moderately hot. Test the heat by adding one cumin seed to the oil. If the cumin seed cracks right away, the oil is ready.
  • Add the cumin seeds, asafetida, fenugreek seeds, fennel seeds powder, coriander powder, turmeric, and red chili powder stir for few seconds. Add ginger and guava mix it well add 1 cup of water and cover the pan.
  • Lower the heat and cover the pan cook for about 5-8 minutes until guavas are tender. Add mango powder, lemon juice and sugar stir and add cilantro. Turn off the heat and cover the pan for few minutes.
  • Amrood Ki khati Methi Sabji is ready to serve.

Notes

If Guava seeds are hard then remove them, adjust the sugar to taste depends how sweet are guava.

A bowl of vibrant yellow Sweet and Sour Guava Curry, garnished with fresh herbs, with whole guavas placed beside the bowl on a patterned tablecloth.

Amrood Ki khati Methi Sabji (Sweet and Sour Guava Curry)

Guavas, or "amrood" in Hindi, are simply delicious and probably one of my favorite fruits! This year I have an abundance of guavas growing in my backyard. I like to sprinkle chaat masala on guavas. The spiciness really brings out its flavor. Since I have so many delicious guavas, I decided it was time for me to make Guava Sweet and Sour Curry (Amrood Ki khati Methi Sabji). In case you are not familiar, this is a popular North Indian dish which I believe tastes best with fresh hot puris or parathas.

This was a staple sabji when I was a child growing up in India, provided guavas were in season. My brother especially enjoyed this dish. He simply relished this sabji and could enjoy eating it every day. However, there was catch – he would only eat this dish with puris! Rotis or parathas simply did not do this dish justice! My brother would pretend to read a book while eating so no one would disturb him so he could truly enjoy eating in peace! Whenever I make this recipe, I remember our sweet, innocent childhood memories. Guava Sweet and Sour Curry has the best flavors – spicy, sweet and sour – all in one dish!

This recipe will serve 2.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 2 people

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups guavas amrood, cut into bite size pieces
  • 2 Tbsp oil
  • Ā½ tsp cumin seeds jeera
  • Ā¼ tsp fenugreek seeds mathi dana
  • ā…› tsp asafetida hing
  • 2 tsp coriander powder dhania
  • 1 tsp fennel seed powder saunf
  • Ā¼ tsp turmeric haldi
  • Ā½ tsp red chili powder
  • Ā½ tsp salt
  • 1 Tbsp ginger adrak, thinly sliced
  • Ā½ tsp mango powder amchor
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp sugar adjust to the taste
  • 2 Tbsp chopped cilantro hara dhania

Instructions
 

  • Heat the oil in a saucepan. Oil should be moderately hot. Test the heat by adding one cumin seed to the oil. If the cumin seed cracks right away, the oil is ready.
  • Add the cumin seeds, asafetida, fenugreek seeds, fennel seeds powder, coriander powder, turmeric, and red chili powder stir for few seconds. Add ginger and guava mix it well add 1 cup of water and cover the pan.
  • Lower the heat and cover the pan cook for about 5-8 minutes until guavas are tender. Add mango powder, lemon juice and sugar stir and add cilantro. Turn off the heat and cover the pan for few minutes.
  • Amrood Ki khati Methi Sabji is ready to serve.

Notes

If Guava seeds are hard then remove them, adjust the sugar to taste depends how sweet are guava.
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    Muthhu Samy
    July 28, 2020 at 1:25 pm

    great recipe, will try, note Hing has gluten, should be gluten free Hing

    Benazirā€™s Kitchen
    April 10, 2020 at 2:00 pm

    5 stars
    Really nice and it seems like it will be very tasty to eat I am gonna try it for sure.

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