Gongura Chicken
Andhra sorrel-leaf chicken, sour greens against fiery masala. Slow-fried masala meets quick-cooking chicken — timing is everything. Best with steamed rice and a cooling raita.
Ingredients
- Chicken500 g, bone-in pieces
- Ginger Garlic Paste2 tbsp
- Garam Masala1 tsp
- Saltto taste
- Onion2, finely sliced
- Tomato2, chopped
- Green Chili2
- Coriander Powder2 tsp
- Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
- Vegetable Oil3 tbsp
- Red Chili Powder1-2 tsp
- Gongura (Sorrel Leaves)2 cups, packed
Optional extras
- Kasuri Methi1 tsp
- Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Wash and pat the chicken dry; marinate with salt, turmeric, chili powder and ginger garlic paste for at least 30 minutes.
- 2
Brown the onions properly in hot oil, eight to ten minutes, till bronze and sweet.
- 3
Build the masala: paste, tomato, powders — cook until thick, glossy and clearly done.
- 4
Stir the chicken and gongura (sorrel leaves) into the masala, cook five minutes till coated, then add water and simmer.
- 5
Reduce to your preferred consistency, rest five minutes, and finish with the onion and cilantro.
Chef's tip
Don't crowd the pan; steam is the enemy of the browning that builds flavour.
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