Jams : Guvava Jam

Ingredients:

550gms Guava
• 1cup Sugar
• 3tbsp. ghee
• 11/2tbsp. ginger (peeled & minced)
• 1/2tbsp. cumin seeds (jeera)
• 1/2tsp. fennel seeds
• 1/2tsp. red chili powder
• 1/4tsp. salt (optional

Preparation:

Cut guavas into eights and steam them over boiling water for about 45 minutes.
• In a heavy 3litre saucepan combine the guavas and sugar and mash the fruit to a pulp.
• Place the pan over low heat and stir till sugar melts. Remove from the heat.
• In a small frying pan heat the ghee on medium flame and add the ginger, cumin seeds and fennel seeds, and fry until brown.
• Now pour this over the guavas, along with salt and chilli powder and stir well.
• Cool it to room temperature, transfer it to a glass jar and seal well.
• Store, refrigerated, for up to 2 weeks.