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Varanasi Festival Gongura Mirchi
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Varanasi Festival Gongura Mirchi

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Varanasi cooking — Varanasi Festival Gongura Mirchi brings a mirchi touch with a classic stir fry finish. About 40 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 15 min Cook 25 min Serves 3 Medium

Ingredients

  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Green Chili4, slit
  • Cumin Seeds1 tsp
  • Coriander Powder1 tsp
  • Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
  • Red Chili Powder1.5 tsp
  • Gongura (Sorrel Leaves)250 g, chopped

Optional extras

  • Ghee1 tbsp

Instructions

  1. 1

    Soak or rinse dals/grains if the dish uses them.

  2. 2

    Pressure-cook or simmer the base until soft.

  3. 3

    Prepare a tempering of ghee, cumin, garlic, and chili.

  4. 4

    Pour tempering over the cooked base.

  5. 5

    Simmer briefly to marry flavours.

  6. 6

    Mash lightly if desired; garnish with cilantro.

Chef's tip

Chop everything mise-en-place; the cook goes quickly once oil is hot.

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