Gongura Pachadi (Red Sorrel Leaves Pickle)

Ingredients:-

Gongura-2 bunches
Whole Dry Red chillis-6 to 7nos
Coriander Seeds-1 tsp
Cumin seeds-1 tsp
Salt to taste


Seasoning:-

Mustard seeds-1 tsp
Sugar-3tsp
Hing-1 tsp
Garlic-10 pods(cut into small pieces)
Red chill-1 no
Oil-3 tbsp

Method:-

Remove Gongura leaves from the stem.Wash well and spread on a cloth to dry.Finely chop the Gongura leaves.
Heat oil and add Gongura and fry them till rawness disappears and it become soft.Remove and cool.Grind them into a paste.

Roast cumin seeds,coriander seeds and red chillis fry stirring constantly till light brown.Remove from fire and cool.Grind it fine powder.

Now heat 3 tbsp of oil in a pan and the mustard seeds and let them splutter.Now add the red chilli , hing and  add garlic pieces fry for till turn brown color.

Now add to the ground gongura paste mix well and now add grinded powder,sugar and salt to mix well.Saute in a low flame for 10 minutes.Till you see  the oil separating form the pachadi.

Mix thoroughly and after cooling,store this Gongura pickle in a dry and air-tight container for one year.

Serve with hot rice and ghee.