Spicy Guava Drink
by Tarla Dalal
The spicy notes of ginger and pepper and the tangy tones of lemon juice make this guava drink a super hit! Unlike the common guava juices that are overwhelmingly sweet, this one has a well-balanced and peppy flavour due to the innovative combination of ingredients. Cooking the guava with sugar softens the fruit and also makes it taste richer. Despite the dash of ginger, the Spicy Guava Drink will be pleasing to kids too, due to the innate sweetness and creaminess of guavas.
Spicy Guava Drink recipe - How to make Spicy Guava Drink
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 4 glasses
2 1/2 cups chilled guava cubes
4 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp ginger (adrak) juice
1 tbsp lemon juice
salt to taste
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch)
- Method
- Combine the guavas, sugar and 1½ cups of water in a broad non-stick pan, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 5 to 6 minutes or till they become soft, while stirring occasionally.
- Allow the guavas to cool completely and blend in a mixer to a smooth purée.
- Strain the guava purée with a help of a strainer in a deep bowl, add 1½ cups of cold water and mix well.
- Add the ginger juice, lemon juice, salt and pepper and mix well.
- Pour the mixture into 4 individual glasses and serve chilled.
| Energy | 118 cal |
| Protein | 0.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 27.6 g |
| Fiber | 8.4 g |
| Fat | 0.4 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4 mg |
| Vitamin C | 208.6 mg |
| Folic Acid | 0.6 mcg |
| Calcium | 15 mg |
| Iron | 0.3 mg |
| Magnesium | 24.7 mg |
| Phosphorus | 27.9 mg |
| Sodium | 5.5 mg |
| Potassium | 108.5 mg |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg |
Now you don't need to buy a tetra pack if you want to have the guava juice. This drink has an actual guava taste without using any artificial flavours. The little pepper powder makes a difference in the taste, so add it without fail. Also add salt in proper quantity, otherwise it will taste bland.