Gongura mamsam

This Andhra delicacy is my family's favourite. My mom is an expert in making this recipe. Whenever I visit india, I request her to make it. I bring lot of gongura from India, supply enough for atleast 6 months . Now that I am getting it in a store in Toronto, I don't bother much. It is not too hard to make this recipe and you have multiple uses with gongura like gongura pappu, Gongura pachadi, Gongura mamsam, gongura royyalu etc Please check  gongura pachadi, in the blog for more information on Gongura (sorrel) leaves.

Ingredients:

Gongura (Sorrel) leaves - 4 bunches

Meat (lamb) - l lb, cut in 1" cubes

Oil - 2 tbsp

Onions - 2, sliced

Chilli powder - 1 tbsp                                      
Coriander powder - 1 tbsp
Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
Salt - to taste
Green chillies - 4 sliced

Ginger garlic paste - 1 tbsp

Garam masala pwd - 1/2 tsp

Method

1. Seperate the gongura( sorrel )leaves from stem, wash it with lots of water and allow it to air dry or dry with a clean cloth. Fry them with few drops of oil, until it wilts, mash it until smooth, keep it in a bowl.

2. Heat oil and add onions and green chilies. Fry till onions turn golden brown.

Add ginger garlic paste and fry. Add chilli pwd, coriander powder, turmeric powder and salt. Add meat and fry till it changes colour. Add 1 cup water and cook for 30 minutes on medium flame/ until the meat is soft. 

3. Add the cooked (sorrel) to the meat and mix it throughly. Put the stove on simmer and cook until the oil comes to the top. Add garam masala pwd and mix.

4. Serve with hot steamed rice or roti.

Tip: Gogura leaves are supposed to be sour.  If you find the leaves to be less sour, you can add lemon juice or tomatoes to balance it.