Guavas are known for their sweet and tangy flavors, and are an excellent fruit to get more of. While you can always enjoy them as is, you must give this masala guava with kasundi recipe a shot at least once!
The flavors of the seasonings and the kasundi blend together so beautifully, transforming the dish into an incredibly luscious and tangy snack that is chock full of vitamin C and other nutrients.
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Ingredients For the Recipe
To make the masala guava with kasundi, here’s what you’ll need.
- Kasundi: 4 tbsp
- Red chili powder: 1 tsp
- Black salt: ½ tsp
- Salt: ½ tsp
- Chaat masala: 1 tsp
- Cumin powder: A pinch
- Lemon juice: 4-5 tbsp
- Guava (chopped): 2 cups
How to Make the Masala Guava with Kasundi
Once you have all your ingredients ready, here’s what you’ll need to do to put the dish together.
In a mixing bowl, add all the spices and lemon juice and mix them well.
Next, add the chopped guava and give it a good mix with the spice mix.
Make sure all the guava pieces are properly coated with the spice mix.
Serve as a snack on hot summer days!
Frequently Asked Questions
This guava chaat can be tweaked around in quite a few different ways. You can choose the seasonings of your choice to amplify the flavors of the dish, or adjust the quantities to suit your taste preferences.
Another great idea is to add some more raw fruits or veggies of your choice into the chaat. You can choose seasonal fruits like pineapple and mangoes or add in veggies like carrots, cucumber and onions too! 
Kasundi is actually a key ingredient in this recipe. If you don’t have it or are looking for an alternative, you can use a bit of mustard sauce or ground mustard paste instead.
A dash of mustard oil can also do the trick. 
While it is best to finish up this fresh guava chaat as soon as you can after putting it together, if you do have some leftovers, you can refrigerate them for a day. Make sure you cover the container they’re in to maintain their freshness. 
Tips & Tricks to Make the Masala Guava with Kasundi
While putting this dish together is super easy, you might want to have these little tips and tricks handy.
- Make sure you clean the guava thoroughly before chopping it. You can peel the guava or leave the peel all- it all depends on your personal preference.
- If you are a fan of spicy flavors, you can also add some chopped green chillies into the mix.
- If you want to cut down the heat in this recipe, you can reduce the amount of red chili powder you’re using, or just stick to using Kashmiri red chili powder, which has a bright red color, but doesn’t have as much of the heat.
- To balance out the tanginess and heat from the spices, you can add a bit of sugar into the chaat and let it sit for a while before serving.
- Another great idea is to add a bit of mint or coriander chutney into the mix, along with the other ingredients. This will lend the guava pieces an incredible flavor.
- If you want to try an effortless, minimal version of this dish, just season the chopped guava with a bit of chaat masala powder and some kasundi and give it all a good mix.
- To bring a bit of texture to the dish, you can top it with some crunchy sev.
Serving Ideas & Suggestions
This flavorful masala guava with kasundi makes for the perfect mid-day or evening snack, or even as a healthy midnight snack when you want to take your taste buds on a ride.
To add a bit of freshness to this snack, you can also add a sprinkle of chopped mint leaves or cilantro towards the end, right before you serve.
If you loved trying out this fun and fruity snack, and are looking to try some more such recipes, here are a few good ones you can consider checking out.
📖 Recipe
Masala Guava with Kasundi
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoon Kasundi
- 1 teaspoon Red Chili Powder
- ½ teaspoon Black Salt
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Chaat Masala
- 1 pinch Cumin Powder
- 5 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 2 cups Guava , (chopped)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, add all the spices and lemon juice and mix them well.
- Next, add the chopped guava and give it a good mix with the spice mix. Make sure all the guava pieces are properly coated with the spice mix.
- Serve as a snack on hotsummer days!
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