Guava Cheese - Perad

Guavas are referred to as super fruits as they are rich in vitamins and minerals like vitamin C, phosphorous, iron and calcium. Here we have brought you the recipe of a traditional Christmas delight! Fresh guavas turned into these sweet, chewy goodness! Do try it out!

By Sanjeev Kapoor 09 Aug 2024 in Recipes Goan

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Guava Cheese - YT — Guava Cheese - Perad

Main ingredients	Large pink guavas, Sugar, Lemon juice, Ghee, Edible red food colour
Cuisine	Goan
Course	Mithai
Prep time	5-5.5 hours
Cook time	45-50 minutes
Serve	4
Taste	Sweet
Level of cooking	Moderate
Others	Vegetarian

Ingredients

2-3 large pink guavas
1½ cups sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1½ tablespoons ghee + for greasing
A few drops of edible red food colour

Method

Trim the top of the guavas and put them in a pressure cooker. Add 2 cups water, cover and cook under pressure till 2 whistles. Switch the heat off.Open the coo
ker once the pressure has reduced completely. Remove the cooked guavas and place on the worktop and allow to cool slightly.
Halve the guavas, scoop out the seeds and strain the pulp through a strainer into a large bowl. Roughly chop the guavas and transfer them into a blender jar. Add ¼ cup water and blend to a fine paste.
Transfer the blended paste along with the strained pulp into a non-stick heavy bottom pan. Add lemon juice and place the pan on heat. Mix well, cook on medium to high heat, stirring continuously for 20-25 minutes or till the mixture reduces to half.
Add 1 tablespoon ghee and mix well. Continue to cook while stirring continuously again till the mixture starts to leave the sides of the pan.
Add edible red food colour and mix till well combined. Add remaining ghee and mix well.
Grease a 6” x 4” burfi tray with some ghee. Transfer the guava mixture into it and spread it evenly. Keep it aside for 4-5 hours or till set.
De-mould the guava cheese, cut into desired shapes. Arrange on a serving plate and serve as required.

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