Gongura Chicken
Chicken braised with sorrel leaves and red chillies for a tangy, spicy gravy that is quintessentially Andhra — best eaten with hot steamed rice.
Cuisines
Rayalaseema
Andhra
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Build a full meal around Gongura Chicken
Get a matched combo of sides and accents
Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 45 min
Total: 60 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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500 grams | Chicken , cut into pieces |
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2 cups | Sorrel Leaf , washed and chopped |
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2 tablespoons | Oil |
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1 teaspoon | Mustard Seed |
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1 teaspoon | Cumin , seeds |
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2 | Green Chili , slit |
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1 cup | Onion , finely chopped |
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1 tablespoon | Ginger-garlic paste |
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1 teaspoon | Turmeric powder |
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1 teaspoon | Red chili powder |
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1 teaspoon | Coriander powder |
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1 teaspoon | Garam masala |
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1 | Salt , to taste |
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1 cup | Water |
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1 tablespoon | Cilantro , chopped |
Instructions
- 1 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- 2 Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds; let them splutter.
- 3 Add slit green chilies and chopped onions; sauté until onions are golden brown.
- 4 Stir in ginger-garlic paste and sauté until the raw smell disappears.
- 5 Add chicken pieces and sauté until they turn white.
- 6 Mix in turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt.
- 7 Cook for 5-7 minutes until the chicken is well-coated with spices.
- 8 Add chopped gongura leaves and mix well.
- 9 Pour in water, cover, and cook on low heat until the chicken is tender and the gongura leaves are cooked.
- 10 Sprinkle garam masala and stir well.
- 11 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.
Tips
Adjust the number of green chilies based on your spice preference. Gongura leaves are naturally tangy; balance with additional salt if needed.