Gongura Chicken Curry Recipe गोंगुरा चिकन करी रेसिपी: A popular variant of Andhra chicken curry, gongura chicken is particularly well-liked in Andhra eateries. In Telugu, gongura signifies roselle leaves.
The focal point of this recipe are these leaves. Gongura chicken is a curry cooked with chicken, gongura, onions, chiles, spices, and herbs that tastes spicy and a little sour.
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Gongura Chicken Curry Recipe Details
Recipe Name: Gongura Chicken Curry Recipe
Total Cook Time: 25 mins
Mode: Easy
Recipe Servings: 4 member’s
Cook Time: 15 mins
Preparation Time: 10 mins
Category: Chicken Recipes
Ingredients for Gongura Chicken Curry Recipe
- 400 g chicken curry
- 1 chopped onion
- 2-3 green chillies
- 1 tsp red chilli powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp jeera
- 1/4 tsp haldi
- 80 g gongura leaves
- 2 tbsp coriander leaves
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- Salt, to taste
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How to Prepare
- Start by washing the gongura leaves nicely. Transfer them to a pan and cook with green chillies, salt, and a bit of water for about 4 to 5 minutes.
- Allow it to cool, then grind them to a smooth paste. Now, heat some oil in a kadhai set on a low-medium flame.
- Add chopped onions and saute until golden brown in colour. Add haldi, coriander powder, jeera, and ginger-garlic paste and fry for a few seconds.
- Next, add the chicken pieces with red chilli powder and salt. Give it a nice mix, and then cover the kadhai with a lid. Allow it to simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the chicken pieces become soft.
- You can add some more water at this stage if needed. Once done, add the prepared gongura paste and let it simmer again for a minute or two.
- Mix well and sprinkle with fresh coriander leaves. Serve hot and enjoy! Your gongura chicken curry is ready to be relished.