Gongura – Sorrel leaves Pickle

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Andhra Pradesh’s gongura pickle is delicious and popular. Gongura (Roselle or Hibiscus Sabdariffa) leaves are used to make it. The pickle’s flavour comes from the plant’s bright green leaves, which are acidic and sour. Plucking and cleaning fresh gongura leaves makes gongura pickle. Sun-drying removes moisture. Depending on taste, dried leaves are neatly chopped or coarsely crushed. Next, gongura leaves are seasoned with fragrant spices. Mustard, fenugreek, red chilli, turmeric, garlic, ginger, and tamarind pulp are examples. Roasted and ground spices are blended with gongura leaves.

A tempering is made by heating sesame or vegetable oil with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and asafoetida. The pan cooks the gongura and spice combination over low heat. Simmering the pickle blends the flavours and separates the oil, improving its taste and preservation. Scarlet chilli powder and turmeric make gongura pickle scarlet. Its acidic, spicy, and somewhat sour flavour is addicting. Chilli powder determines pickle heat.

South Indian families use this acidic sauce with steamed rice, ghee, and dal. It goes great with dosas, idlis, parathas, and even biryanis and pulavs as a side dish. Gongura pickle gives every dish a zingy, refreshing flavour. Andhra Pradesh’s Gongura pickle is now enjoyed throughout India and even beyond. Its unique taste, brilliant colour, and adaptability make it a popular pickle.

Ingredients: sorrel leaves, sesame oil or Ground nut oil, and spices. It’s just the right amount of heat to go with rice or your favorite morning dish.

Keep this delicious pickle in tip-top shape by following these simple guidelines:

• Pickles should be kept in an airtight container made of earthenware or glass. Having enough jars is, of course, crucial. Keep all pickles in the fridge or a cold, dry location.
• When serving, make sure to only use dry utensils.
• A dark, sealed container out of direct sunlight is ideal for storage.
• Refrigerating is recommended for extended shelf life.