🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Thanjavur Rural Table Gongura Pachadi

Name: Thanjavur Rural Table Gongura Pachadi
Prep time: 17 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 42 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1/2 tsp Garam Masala; to taste Salt; 1, finely chopped Onion; 1 tsp Cumin Seeds; 1 tsp Coriander Powder; 1 tsp Red Chili Powder; 250 g, chopped Gongura (Sorrel Leaves)

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Thanjavur Rural cooking — Thanjavur Rural Table Gongura Pachadi brings a fenugreek-bitter touch with a classic pachadi finish. About 42 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 17 min Cook 25 min Serves 3 Medium

Ingredients

Garam Masala1/2 tsp
Saltto taste
Onion1, finely chopped
Cumin Seeds1 tsp
Coriander Powder1 tsp
Red Chili Powder1 tsp
Gongura (Sorrel Leaves)250 g, chopped

Optional extras

Green Chili1-2, slit

Instructions

1
Soak or rinse dals/grains if the dish uses them.
2
Pressure-cook or simmer the base until soft.
3
Prepare a tempering of ghee, cumin, garlic, and chili.
4
Pour tempering over the cooked base.
5
Simmer briefly to marry flavours.
6
Mash lightly if desired; garnish with cilantro.

Chef's tip

A splash of water loosens a tight masala without dulling flavour.

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