Nutrition

Gongura Chutney

Gongura Chutney, a South Indian delicacy, blends tangy sorrel leaves with fiery chilies and aromatic spices, offering a flavorful and nutrient-rich condiment.

By URLife Team

05 Feb 2024

Gongura or red sorrel leaves are an excellent source of folate and Vitamin A, C, and B6. It is also loaded with iron, antioxidants, calcium and zinc.

Prevents liver and increases the quality of blood
Reduces hypertension
Prevents cancer
Improves digestion and immunity
Decreases chances of Urinary Tract Infections (UTI)
Manages diabetes

Gongura Chutney - Full Recipe

01
serves
230
calories
360
minutes
5/10
simplicity

Easy Steps

Separate gongura leaves from the twigs. Wash leaves properly. Chop gongura leaves and keep aside.

Pound the jaggery or grind to make powdered or smaller pieces. This will make it easier to mix.

Finely chop the onion and garlic and keep aside.

Heat oil in the pan. Once the oil is hot, add mustard seeds; Let the seeds splutter. Add garlic and let it turn golden yellow. Break the chilli in two pieces and add to the pan.

Ingredients List

200g fresh gongura leaves
4 clove garlic
1 medium onion
1 regular dries red chilli
1 tbsp salt to taste
1 tbsp mustard seeds
2 tbsp peanuts roasted
2 tbsp jaggery powder
1 tbsp cooking oil

Add onion and salt. Stir till onions turn golden brown; Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, and jaggery powder. Add the leaves. Mix well and cover for 5 mins or till the leaves have wilted off nicely.

Add the roasted peanuts on the top. Mix well. Serve hot with steamed rice or chapati. Enjoy!