Description
Popularly known as gongura in Telugu and sorrel leaves in English, This leafy vegetable is widely consumed in several parts of India. Gongura pickle is most loved and famous in states of Andhra and Telangana. There are two varieties in gongura the red stemmed ones and the green stemmed ones. The red stemmed ones are widely used in pickling. The tangy taste and a rich nutritional profile are what make gongura Pickle so famous. Gongura or sorrel leaf is seasonal and therefore can be relished for few months in a year. But pickling it gives us the privilege of enjoying it throughout the year in any season. Gongura pickle can be bought online in Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, Mumbai, and Delhi. Gongura pickle is made by washing and drying fresh gongura (sorrel) leaves. Once the moisture is out a pan is heated with oil and gongura leaves are added and sauteed until the leaves are mushy and soft. Then garlic, red chilies, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds, curry leaves and few other ingredients are added and ground into a fine paste. A little tampering with few curry leaves, mustard seeds, urad dal, channa dal etc. Then it is allowed to cool at room temperature and stored in porcelain or glass jars. Tangy, spicy and little crispy because the lentils give gongura pickle a distinct taste and its aroma can make anyone fall in love with it. The best way to enjoy gongura pickle is with steaming hot rice and a dollop of ghee, eating this way can really be a heavenly experience. Apart from that gongura pickle can be a great side dish for any meal; it can be eaten with chapatti, dosa, rolls, sandwiches, and upma. When we stay far away from home be it for a job, studying or traveling one must have definitely experienced difficulties with food. Due to lack of time and pressing commitments food and nutrition takes a back seat in such a situation pickles come handy as they are tasty as well as healthy. We at Sitara Foods are committed to bringing to you the finest of pickles and other traditional foods made from the best quality ingredients and delivered to your doorsteps. Gongura is rich in vital nutrients such as iron, vitamin A, folic acid, riboflavin, thiamin and vitamin C. It is rich in minerals like phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, calcium, etc. A spoonful of gongura pickle as a side dish every day can give you all these nutrients. At the same time, one can reap the health benefits of other ingredients like garlic which helps manage cholesterol, mustard and fenugreek seeds good for cardiovascular health as well. Rich in vitamin C, gongura pickle can help boost immunity and regulate appetite.
Ingredients
Gongura, dry red chilli, turmeric powder, salt, methi seeds powder, garlic pods, tamarind, chana dal, refined sunflower oil.
