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Bankura Hill-Station Gongura Biryani
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Bankura Hill-Station Gongura Biryani

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Bankura cooking — Bankura Hill-Station Gongura Biryani brings a hill-station touch with a classic biryani finish. About 55 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 20 min Cook 35 min Serves 4 Hard

Ingredients

  • Tomato2, chopped
  • Cumin Seeds1 tsp
  • Coriander Powder1 tsp
  • Gongura (Sorrel Leaves)250 g, chopped

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • Ghee1 tbsp
  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped
  • Curry Leaves1 sprig

Instructions

  1. 1

    Marinate the main ingredient with turmeric, chili, and salt for 15 minutes.

  2. 2

    Heat oil; fry or sear until lightly coloured, then set aside.

  3. 3

    In the same pan, saute aromatics and spices.

  4. 4

    Return the main ingredient; add gravy ingredients.

  5. 5

    Simmer covered until tender.

Chef's tip

Rest 5 minutes off heat so the spices settle.

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