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Meerut Kali Mirch Gongura Pulao
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Meerut Kali Mirch Gongura Pulao

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Meerut cooking — Meerut Kali Mirch Gongura Pulao brings a kali mirch touch with a classic pulao finish. About 57 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 22 min Cook 35 min Serves 4 Easy

Ingredients

  • Tomato2, chopped
  • Cumin Seeds1 tsp
  • Coriander Powder1 tsp
  • Black Pepper1.5 tsp, crushed
  • Gongura (Sorrel Leaves)250 g, chopped

Optional extras

  • Ghee1 tbsp
  • Curry Leaves1 sprig
  • Lemon1/2

Instructions

  1. 1

    Rinse and prep the main ingredient; pat dry.

  2. 2

    Bloom whole spices in hot oil until aromatic.

  3. 3

    Build the masala base with onion, tomato, and paste.

  4. 4

    Fold in the main ingredient and coat evenly.

  5. 5

    Add liquid (water, stock, or yogurt) and simmer gently.

  6. 6

    Taste; balance heat, salt, and tang.

  7. 7

    Garnish and serve.

Chef's tip

Keep the flame medium — rushing browns the base too fast.

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