How to make Gongura Pachadi: Recipe of the Day

How to make Gongura Pachadi: Recipe of the Day

2 bunch - fresh gongura leaves

2 tsp - coriander seeds

1 tsp - cumin seeds

1/2 tsp - fenugreek seeds

1/2 tsp - mustard seeds

1/4 tsp - turmeric

1/4 tsp - asafetida

6 - green chillies

2 - dry red chillies

2 tbsp - oil

Salt as required.

1 In a pan pour a tsp of oil, add gongura leaves and fry until the leaves start to shrivel and lose colour.

2 Transfer the leaves to a plate and keep aside to cool.

3 Now, add the rest of the oil to the same pan and add mustard seeds.

4 When they splutter, add cumin seeds along with coriander seeds, fenugreek seeds, green and red chillies and stir really well.

5 To this add the turmeric and asafoetida and mix well.

6 Cook well and remove from the flame and leave aside to cool.

7 When the mixture cools, grind them into a fine paste along with the leaves adding a little amount of water if needed.