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Gongura Mutton

 

Gongura Mutton: A Flavorful Andhra Specialty

Hello, Cookeaxy family! Welcome back today I'm so excited to share the Gongura Mutton recipe which is one of the traditional Andhra pradesh delicac. Gongura Mutton is a mixture of tangy Gongura(Sorrel Leaves) and the tender Mutton . It is a perfect blend of spices and other flavors that will mesmarize your taste buds. So, without wasting any more time let's start cooking this flavorful Gongura Mutton!

Pic credits: The Culinary Konnoisseur


Why You’ll Love Gongura Mutton

Gongura Mutton is the combination of Gongura and Mutton which adds a uniqe taste to the dish . It brings you the taste of Andhra Pradesh to your Kitchen and it pairs with various dishes.

Ingredients

  • 500 grams mutton, cut into pieces
  • 2 cups gongura (sorrel) leaves, washed and chopped
  • 2 large onions, finely chopped
  • 2 tomatoes, finely chopped
  • 2 green chilies, slit
  • 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 2 teaspoons red chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 3 tablespoons oil
  • Fresh coriander leaves, chopped for garnish

For the Tempering:

  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 sprig curry leaves
  • 2 dried red chilies
  • 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Mutton

  1. Marinate the Mutton: In a bowl, mix the mutton pieces with turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Set aside for 30 minutes.
  2. Pressure Cook the Mutton: In a pressure cooker, heat 2 tablespoons of oil. Add the marinated mutton pieces and leave it for a few minutes. Add enough water to cover the mutton. Pressure cook for 3-4 whistles or until the mutton is tender. Set aside.

Step 2: Prepare the Gongura



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  1. Cook the Gongura Leaves: In a pan, add the chopped gongura leaves and cook until they wilt and the raw smell disappears. This should take about 5-7 minutes. Set aside.

Step 3: Make the Base

  1. Heat Oil: In a large pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil.
  2. Sauté Onions: Add the finely chopped onions and green chilies. Sauté until the onions turn golden brown.
  3. Add Ginger-Garlic Paste: Add the ginger-garlic paste and sauté until the raw smell goes away.
  4. Add Tomatoes: Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and oil starts to separate from the mixture.

Step 4: Combine Everything

  1. Add Spices: Add red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, and salt to the onion-tomato mixture. Cook for a few minutes.
  2. Add Cooked Mutton: Add the pressure-cooked mutton along with its stock to the pan. Mix well and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. Add Gongura: Add the cooked gongura leaves to the mutton. Mix well and let it cook for another 10-15 minutes until the flavors blend together. Add garam masala powder and mix well.

Step 5: Temper and Garnish

  1. Prepare Tempering: In a small pan, heat a teaspoon of oil. Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds, dried red chilies, and curry leaves. Let them splutter.
  2. Add Tempering to Mutton: Pour this tempering over the Gongura Mutton and mix well.
  3. Garnish: Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.

Step 6: Serve

  1. Serve: Serve the delicious Gongura Mutton hot with steamed rice, roti, or any flatbread of your choice.




  2. Pic credit: Saba's kitchen

Let me know how it's turned out in the comment section.
Happy cooking!

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