A spicy chutney prepared using either red or green Sorrel leaves. Andhra Gongura Thokku served with Rice and Ghee is a staple and favorite food of people from Andhra Pradesh.
Cuisine: Andhra Pradesh.
Time Required: 25 Minutes
Ingredients:
2 Bunches Gongura
1tbsp Bengal Gram
1tsp Methi/Fenugreek seeds
6 – 7 Red Chilies
1tsp Jeera/Cumin seeds
5 Garlic pods, Crushed (Optional)
4tbsp Oil
Salt to taste
Method:
Separate Gongura leaves from the stem, wash and chop finely. Heat 1tsp Oil and fry Bengal Gram, Methi, Red Chilies and Jeera. Grind to a powder. Heat the rest of the Oil, add Garlic, Gongura leaves and sauté for 2 minutes. Add the masala powder, Salt and fry until the moisture evaporates. Remove and store in dry airtight containers or let the mixture cool and grind to a paste and then store in dry airtight containers.
Serve Andhra Gongura Thokku with hot plain Rice and Ghee/Clarified butter.