Guava is said to be rich in vitamin C and Vitamin C is good for your body defense mechanism, Guava is used to treat sore throats, vertigo, stomach upsets and vomitting.
The decoction is used as a cure for diarrhoea, and is also used to topically cure ulcers, wounds and skin sores.
Its flower is mashed and applied to treat painful eye conditions like sun strain and conjunctivitis.
The fruit can be had as it is or in the form of jellies, jams and juice. Check out some recipes made with guava.
Here is the recipe made from Guava, Guava Halva (Halwa).
You will require 4 ingredients to make Guava Halva
- Guavas - 6, big
- Sugar - 1 cup
- Milk - 1 cup
- Ghee - 4 Tbsp
Follow the following method to prepare Guava Halva
- Cut guavas into halves and remove the seeds.
- Add 1/2 cup water tto them, mix well and strian.
- Reseve this liquid. Steam the guava halves till soft.
- Cool and blend in a mixie with the reseved liquid.
- Add sugar and milk cook till it begins to thicken.
- Add ghee little at a time and continue to cook stirring till the halva is forms a lump that leaves the sides of the vessel.
- Serve garnished with chopped nuts.
Thats it! Guava Halva is ready to serve.
Time taken to make Guava Halva is 30min
Quantity Sufficient for 5 adults
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