Gongura Pulusu

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Ingredients

	1 cup	Sorrel Leaf , chopped
	1 cup	Tamarind , pulp
	1 medium	Onion , finely chopped
	2 medium	Tomato , chopped
	2 cloves	Garlic , minced
	2 tablespoons	Oil
	1 teaspoon	Mustard Seed
	1 teaspoon	Cumin , seeds
	1 teaspoon	Fenugreek Seed
	2 dried	Red Chili , dried
	1 teaspoon	Turmeric powder
	1 teaspoon	Red chili powder
	—	Salt , to taste
	2 cups	Water
	1 handful	Cilantro , chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Wash the gongura leaves thoroughly and chop them finely.
2. 2 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds, and dried red chilies.
3. 3 Once the seeds start spluttering, add the chopped onions and garlic. Sauté until the onions turn translucent.
4. 4 Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft.
5. 5 Stir in the chopped gongura leaves and cook for about 5 minutes until they wilt.
6. 6 Add the tamarind pulp, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
7. 7 Pour in the water and bring the mixture to a boil.
8. 8 Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes until the flavors meld together.
9. 9 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.