Sweet And Sour Guava

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers a natural sweetness with fewer calories.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds a fruity note.

red pepper

🥗Healthier: green bell pepper

💰Cheaper: yellow bell pepper

Green bell pepper is more affordable and milder.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: citric acid

Lemon juice provides a similar acidity.

Peel and chop guavas into small pieces.

Combine guava pieces, sugar, and vinegar in a saucepan.

Add chopped onion, garlic, and ginger to the saucepan.

Stir in red pepper, salt, black pepper, cinnamon, and clove.

Pour in water and bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.

Reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until guavas are soft.

Mash the mixture with a fork or blend until smooth.

Stir in lime juice and mustard seeds after blending.

Cook for an additional 5 minutes to combine flavors.

Remove from heat and let cool before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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