Gongura Pulusu | Tangy Andhra Red Sorrel Stew

Gongura Pulusu is a traditional, finger licking good, tangy Andhra Red Sorrel Stew that is eaten with rice. Ridiculously easy to make, this dish can set the taste buds singing.

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Other Recipes That Use Gongura

Gongura or Red Sorrel is vastly popular in Andhra and Telangana. Among the many recipes in which this tangy, leafy vegetable is the star ingredient are:

• Gongura Pappu | Ambadi Dal | Lentils with Red Sorrel
• Gongura Pulihora | Gongura Annam | Andhra Roselle Leaves Rice
• Gongura Pachadi

In fact, many non-Andhra people instinctively mention Gongura Pachadi (when not talking of Avakai) when talking of Andhra food.

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How to Make Gongura Pulusu

1. Prepping the Gongura
   1. From a medium-sized bunch of Gongura, separate the leaves from the stalk.
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   2. Chop the leaves to small pieces.
2. Making the Gongura Pulusu
   1. Mix together 4 cups of finely chopped Gongura leaves, 2 to 3 slit green chillies, 1/2 tsp turmeric, 1/2 tsp salt and 2 cups of water.
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   2. On medium heat, cook covered till leaves soften and become mashable.
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      Pressure cook for 3 whistles.
   3. If using a pressure cooker, let it cool and depressurize naturally.
   4. Using a heavy ladle or whisk, mix the cooked ingredients well so that the leaves get mashed.
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3. Adding the Tempering
   1. In a tempering ladle or small wok, heat 1 tbsp oil. We use Sesame Oil (Gingelly Oil).
   2. Add 1 tbsp crushed garlic and stir-fry till it starts to brown.
   3. Now add 1 tsp mustard seeds and stir-fry till the seeds start to splutter.
   4. Next, add 2 or 3 split dried red chillies and a pinch of asafoetida, and stir-fry for a few seconds.
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   5. Add the tempering to the Gongura Pulusu and mix well.
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4. Serving Suggestions
   1. Serve with hot steamed rice.
   2. Serve as a side to Pappu Annam.       

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Recipe for the Tangy Andhra Gongura Pulusu

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Gongura Pulusu: The Tangy Andhra Red Sorrel Stew

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Gongura Pulusu is a traditional Andhra Red Sorrel Stew that is super easy to make and finger-licking good.

Tangy to taste, all you need to enjoy this vegan, gluten-free dish is some hot rice.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Course Accompaniment, Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish

Cuisine Andhra, Gluten Free, Indian, South Indian, Telangana, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings 4 People

Calories 58 kcal

Equipment

• Large bowl (1 litre capacity)
• Chopping Board
• Knife
• Tempering Ladle
• Heavy ladle

Ingredients

  

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• 4 Cups Gongura Leaves (Finely Chopped)
• 2-3 Green Chillies (Slit)
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric
• Salt to Taste
• 2 Cups Water

For Tempering

• 1 tbsp Oil (Sesame Oil, preferred)
• 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
• 1 tbsp Crushed Garlic (Optional)
• 2-3 Dried Red Chillies (Split)
• 1 Pinch Asafoetida

Instructions

 

Prepping the Gongura

• From a medium-sized bunch of Gongura, separate the leaves from the stalk.
• Chop the leaves to small pieces.

Making the Gongura Pulusu

• Mix together 4 cups of finely chopped Gongura leaves, 2 to 3 slit green chillies, 1/2 tsp turmeric, 1/2 tsp salt and 2 cups of water.
• On medium heat, cook covered till leaves soften and become mashable.

  Or

  Pressure cook for 3 whistles.
• If using a pressure cooker, let it cool and depressurize naturally.
• Using a heavy ladle or whisk, mix the cooked ingredients well so that the leaves get mashed.
• Add some salt, if needed

Adding the Tempering

• In a tempering ladle or small wok, heat 1 tbsp oil. 

  Note: We use Sesame Oil (Gingelly Oil).
• Add 1 tbsp crushed garlic and stir-fry till it starts to brown.
• Now add 1 tsp mustard seeds and stir-fry till the seeds start to splutter.
• Next, add 2 or 3 split dried red chillies and a pinch of asafoetida, and stir-fry for a few seconds.
• Add the tempering to the Gongura Pulusu and mix well.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve with hot steamed rice.
• Serve as a side to Pappu Annam.

Nutrition

Calories: 58 kcalCarbohydrates: 4 gProtein: 1 gFat: 4 gSaturated Fat: 0.3 gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1 gMonounsaturated Fat: 2 gTrans Fat: 0.01 gSodium: 374 mgPotassium: 26 mgFiber: 1 gSugar: 1 gVitamin A: 1267 IUVitamin C: 28 mgCalcium: 12 mgIron: 1 mg

Keyword Gongura Pulusu, Red Sorrel Stew

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