Gongura Chicken

INGREDIENTS

• 500g chicken (curry cut pieces)
• 2 cups gongura leaves (sorrel leaves), washed
• 2 onions, finely chopped
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 3-4 green chilies, slit
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds (methi)
• Curry leaves – few
• Salt to taste
• 2 tbsp oil

Recipe

Step 1: Cook Gongura Leaves

- In a pan, add the gongura leaves with a little water and cook till soft.

- Let it cool and mash or blend into a coarse paste.

Step 2: Fry Chicken

- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan. Add chicken, turmeric, salt and

- sauté till chicken is sealed and lightly browned. Keep aside.

Step 3: Prepare Masala

- Heat another tbsp oil. Add mustard seeds, cumin, fenugreek seeds, and curry leaves.

- Add chopped onions and green chilies. Sauté until golden brown.

- Add ginger-garlic paste and cook till raw smell is gone.

- Add tomatoes, red chili powder, coriander powder, and cook till tomatoes turn soft.

Step 4: Add Chicken & Gongura

- Add the sautéed chicken back into the masala and mix well.

- Cover and cook on medium flame until chicken is 90% done.

- Add mashed gongura paste and mix well. Cook until chicken is tender and the gongura blends with the masala.

Step 5: Finish & Serve

- Sprinkle garam masala and give it a final mix.

- Serve hot with steamed rice, chapati, or jowar roti.