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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 creditsThe 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



video credits : Food on farm

  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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