Ingredients & Measurements
Carefully curated and proportioned for authentic flavor balance. Adjust chillies and salt to your personal taste.
Main Ingredients
- Guava, medium (अमरूद) - 3 nos
- Oil (तेल) - a dash
- Mint leaves (पुदीना पत्ता) - handful
- Ginger (अदरक) - 1 small slice
- Green chillies (हरि मिर्च) - 2 nos
- Black salt (कला नमक) - ¾ tsp
- Lemon juice (नींबू रस) - 3 tbsp
- Chaat masala (चाट मसाला) - 2 tsp
- Cumin (जीरा) - 2 tsp
- Water (पानी) - a dash
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
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- For amrud ki chutney, grill the amrud from all sides on an open fire. Now put the Guava into a bowl and close it with a lid so that the peel would come off easily.
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- Peel the skin of the guava, and cut them roughly. Now in a mixer grinder jar, add guava, mint leaves, ginger, green chillies, black salt, lemon juice, chaat masala, cumin and a dash of water, and grind it to a fine paste.
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- Strain the chutney using a strainer into a bowl and the Amrud ki Chutney is ready to be served.
Chef Kunal's Pro Secret Tip
For ultra-crispy snacks and street-food pakoras, add 1 tablespoon of rice flour or hot oil to the gram flour (besan) batter. Fry in oil maintained at medium-high heat—never overcrowd the kadhai to keep the temperature consistent.
Recipe FAQs & Expert Advice
How long can I store leftover अमरुद से चटनी बनाने का नया तरीका पहले क्यों नहीं बताया!?
You can store leftovers in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days. When reheating, warm on medium-low heat on the stovetop and add 2–3 tablespoons of warm water if the gravy has thickened in the fridge.
Can I make this recipe vegan or dairy-free?
Yes! Simply substitute dairy ghee/butter with mustard oil or neutral cooking oil, and replace milk/curd with coconut milk or cashew cream where applicable.
What is the key technique to get restaurant-style flavor in this dish?
Focus on blooming whole spices in hot oil first, patiently sautéing the onion-tomato masala until oil separates, and finishing with a pinch of crushed roasted kasoori methi and freshly ground garam masala right before serving.