Gongura Chutney

Gongura chutney is an interesting accompaniment for rasam rice or Indian breads, healthy and tangy. A must try out!  It is called Red sorrel in English or Ambadi in Marathi. It is sour to taste and loaded with Vitamin C! 


Ingredients

•    Gongura/ Red Sorrel Leaves  – 2 cup (washed,cleaned)
•    Red chillies – 4-5
•    Fenugreek /Menthya powder -1/2 tsp
•    Turmeric Powder –a pinch
•     oil -3-4 tbsp
•    Salt as required

   For the seasoning

   Oil - 1 tbsp
   Mustard seeds– 1 tsp
   Hing– a pinch

Method - In a kadai, dry roast menthya/fenugreek and grind it to powder. Heat oil add chilies,turmeric,hing, gongura leaves and fry well. Let it cool. Grind it into fine paste,add salt while grinding. 

Next prepare seasoning-heat oil in a kadai,add mustard seeds, once done, add the paste and fry till 10 minutes. Add menthya powder and mix.

Enjoy with Akki rotti, chapati or rice.

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Don't forget to check other varieties of Chutnies you can enjoy with Dosa,Idlis or Akki Rottis.