Gongura Pachadi

Description:

Gongura Pachadi is spicy Andhra special pickle. This is made of Red Sorrel leaves. With tastes tangy, spicy…which can be served with hot steamed rice and ghee…is one of the best combinations. It can also be served with idle, dosa.

Ingredients:

Red Sorrel (Gongura) : 1Kg (Leaves)
Chilli Powder : ¼ Kg
Salt : ¼ Kg
Red Chilies : 50 gms
Oil : 400 gms
Urad Dal : 50 gms (Minappappu)
Jeera : 50 gms
Garlic : ¼ kg
Tamarind : ¼ Kg
Fenugreek seeds : 25 gms (Menthulu)
Channa Dal : 50 gms (Senaga Pappu)
Mustard : 50 gms (Avaalu)
Turmeric Powder : 2 table spoons
Curry Leaves : 10-20leaves(as required)

Method of Preparation:

1. Clean Gongura leaves and wait till water is drained.
2. Heat 6 tbsps of oil in tava. Fry the Gonguru leaves in oil.
3. While frying add little salt, wait till water is evaporated and keep it aside.
4. Soak Tamarind in sufficient hot water for 15 min.
5. Grind the salt, chilli Powder and Tamarind Paste.
6. Lastly add fried gongura leaves, grind it for another 2 rounds and keep Gongura paste aside.
7. Prepare Garlic paste and keep it aside.
8. Heat the remaining oil in tava and add red chilies, mustard, channa dal, urad dal, Menthulu, turmeric powder and lastly add jeera and curry leaves.
9. After above talimpu is cooled, add gongura paste and garlic paste and mix it well.
10. Ready…to EAT.