Gongura Pulusu Kura Recipe ~ Sorrel Leaves Lentil Curry

Andhra Gongura Pulusu Koora ~ Sorrel Leaves Lentil Curry Recipe:

Preparation & Cooking Time : 20 mins

Serves: 4 persons

Ingredients :

Sorrel Leaves : 2 cups, packed
Chana Dal : 1/4 cup
Onion : 1 big
Green Chillies : 3 - 4
Rice Flour : 1 tsp
Red Chilli Powder : 1/4 tsp (Optional)
Mustard Seeds : 1/2 tsp
Urad Dal : 1/2 tsp
Cumin Seeds : 1/2 tsp
Turmeric Powder: 1/2 tsp
Hing : 1/8 tsp
Oil : 2 tsp

Method :

1. Wash the pressure cook the chana dal with 1/2 cup of water for 3 whistles. 

2. Peel and chop the onion into big pieces. Put the rinsed sorrel leaves, chopped onion, slit green chillies, turmeric powder and water in a vessel. 

3. Cover with a lid and let it cook completely.

4. Now add the cooked chana dal, rice flour, salt and red chilli powder and mix. 

5. You can add more water if you want a little more gravy. Cook for a couple of minutes and remove from the flame. 

6. Heat oil in a pan for seasoning. Add the mustard seeds, cumin seeds and urad dal and let them splutter. 

7. When it turns golden brown color add the hing and turn off the flame. 

8. Pour this seasoned ingredients over the cooked mixture and combine well. 

9. Serve hot with rice, papad and a dollop of ghee.