Gongura Chutney (Pulicha Keerai Chutney)

Upcoming recipe is Andhra special, spicy Gongura chutney. Gongura leaves are sour in taste which gives natural sourness to this chutney.  Gongura leaves also helps to  relieve from in-digestion, cold and cough.Just prick the leaves alone from Gongura keerai and use it.

Here is the recipe for spicy Gongura chutney...

Recipe For : 1

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

Gongura Leaves       - 2 handsful

Coriander Seeds       - 1/2 tsp

Cumin Seeds            - 1/2 tsp

Red Chilies               - 1

Fenugreek Seeds      - 1/4 tsp

Garlic Pods               - 2

Mustard Seeds          - 1/4 tsp

Urad Dal                   - 1/4 tsp

Asafoetida                - a pinch

Salt                           - As required

Oil                            - 2 tbsp

Procedure:

• Heat oil in a pan. Add coriander seeds, cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds and red chilies. When they splutter add garlic pods. Saute for 2 minutes and take everything out in a plate. let it cool.
• Add some more oil to the same pan. Add washed Gongura leaves to it. Saute till its cooked well. It will take only 3-5 minutes to cook completely. Switch off the flame and let it cool in the pan itself.
• Take a Blender. First blend the things which we have taken in a plate earlier for a while. After that add cooked Gongura leaves and salt and blend everything well.
• Season the chutney with Mustard seeds, Urad dal and Asafoetida.
• Serve the chutney. It tastes so good with Chapathi..