Guava Pickle (Perucha Methamba)

Name: Guava Pickle (Perucha Methamba)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 5
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 500 g Guava; 1 tbsp Peanut oil; 1 tsp Fenugreek seeds; 1 tsp Mustard seeds; pinch of asafoetida; 0.5 tbsp Black pepper powder; 1 tbsp Red chilli powder; 0.25 tbsp turmeric powder; 1 cup Water; 250 g Grated Jaggery

by Ria Pai (@riapai009)

Prep Time

10min

Cook Time

20min

Total Time

30min

Indian Side Side Dish Vegetarian Vegan Dairy-Free

Guava Sweet Pickle is a delightful fusion of tropical flavors with a tangy-sweet twist. Made from ripe yet firm guavas, this pickle combines the fruit's natural sweetness with a blend of jaggery and mild spices . It is ideal accompanied with parathas, rotis or theplas. This pickle is a must-try for...

Ingredients

5 Servings

(1 serving = 1 small bowl)

500g
Guava
1tbsp
Peanut oil
1tsp
Fenugreek seeds
1tsp
Mustard seeds
pinch
of asafoetida
1/2tbsp
Black pepper powder
1tbsp
Red chilli powder
1/4tbsp
turmeric powder
1cup
Water
250g
Grated Jaggery

How to make Guava Pickle (Perucha Methamba)

To make Guava Pickle ( Perucha Methamba)

Wash 500 g Guava , cut into halves , remove the seeds and chop it into cubes.
Heat peanut oil in a wok, first add fenugreek seeds, when Fenugreek seeds crackle, add mustard seeds.
Season this tempering with pinch of asafoetida, it gives a nice aroma to the pickle along with guava. Add chopped guava, give it a nice stir followed by adding the spices mentioned above with rock salt.
Add 1 cup water and allow the guava pieces to cook well. The pieces shouldn't turn mushy. This will take around 6-8 min.
Add grated jaggery and mix well. Switch off the flame when the mixture thickens.
Let it cool down and store in an air tight container. It remains fresh for almost a year. Serve this pickle with parathas, theplas or chapati.

Tips & Tricks

Select guavas that are ripe but still firm to touch. Overripe guavas may become mushy while cooking.
Ensure your jars are sterilized properly to prevent contamination and extend the shelf life of the pickle.
For better flavor, allow the pickle to sit for a few days before consuming. This helps the guavas absorb the sweet and spicy flavors more deeply.
For better flavor, allow the pickle to sit for a few days before consuming. This helps the guavas absorb the sweet and spicy flavors more deeply.