Name: Gongura Chicken Fry recipe by Bethica Das at BetterButter
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 500 gms. chicken, curry cut; 1-2 bunches of gongura / sorrel leaves, chopped; 2-3 tbsp. oil; 2 onions, chopped; 2-3 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 tsp. turmeric powder; salt to taste; 2 tbsp. red chili powder; 1 sprig curry leaves; 1 tbsp. coriander-cumin powder; 1 tbsp. ginger-garlic paste; 1 tbsp. coriander leaves, chopped

ABOUT Gongura Chicken Fry RECIPE

This is my version of a traditional Andhra delicacy, where Chicken is cooked with gongura (sorrel) leaves. It is also known as Chukka or Ambada bhaji. It is generally cooked with mutton, but I used chicken for a change and also as it is far more healthier than red meat.

Ingredients Serving: 3

500 gms. chicken, curry cut
1-2 bunches of gongura / sorrel leaves, chopped
2-3 tbsp. oil
2 onions, chopped
2-3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tsp. turmeric powder
salt to taste
2 tbsp. red chili powder
1 sprig curry leaves
1 tbsp. coriander-cumin powder
1 tbsp. ginger-garlic paste
1 tbsp. coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions

Heat 1 tbsp. oil in a pan and saute the garlic till it changes colour. Add the onion and fry till light brown.
Now add the chopped gongura leaves and continue to stir fry, covered, for 2-3 minutes. Keep aside to cool down. Then grind into a paste.
Heat remaining oil in a pan and and fry the chicken till it slightly changes colour. Add salt and turmeric powder. Mix well and simmer, covered, for 2-3 minutes.
Add the ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, curry leaves and coriander-cumin powder. Mix well and keep frying for a minute or two.
Add the gongura paste and a sprinkle of some water. Mix well and cover with a lid. Simmer on a low flame for 8-10 minutes.
Keep stirring at intervals so that it does not stick to the bottom of the pan. Cook till the chicken turns soft. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve as a side with either rice or chapattis.

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