Khata Palangaw that’s what Sorrel leaves are called in Odisha. It is knows as Gongura in South-India. Sharing Chicken Sorrel Fry or Spicy Gongura Chicken Recipe today , an Andhra style preparation.

I love visiting the local markets. In Odisha one can get all organic veggies there. You need to find those sellers who comes from nearby village with the fresh local produces. Farm to plate !

She must be in her 70s ,was selling all varieties of leafy veggies at one corner of the market. As I marched towards her , she smiled at me presenting all those fresh greens ! I picked one bunch of Sorrel leaves for Rs 10.

Spicy Gongura Chicken Recipe

Making this dish is very easy. Except sorrel and coriander leaves , you need to mix everything in a pan. Cook for sometime till the chicken is almost done. Add Gongura & Coriander leaves  , cook more.

Sorrel leaves add a sourness to the dish . The red varieties are more tangy. You need to use only the leaves and discard stems.soft and tender leaves tastes even better.
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The health benefits are many . Rich in vitamin C , Gongura is best for your immune system.It soothes inflammation. 

It has a longer lifespan and can be stored in the refrigerator for a week.You can add this to Soup , Rice or Dal .
You can check this Tangy Gongura Dal Recipe 

I have used 5 Green Chillies for 300 gm Chicken.You may add more to make it really spicy. Pungent sour flavour of Gongura can easily overpower mild flavours.So you can add more Green Chillies according to the Chicken quantity.

You may like to check Recipe for Mint Rice 

Serving Chicken Sorrel Fry

You can prepare a dry dish and serve as a starter. You may increase the consistency of the gravy adding more water. It can be served as a side dish with steamed rice or chapati.

I personally like the dry Chicken Sorrel fry.

Check Moringa Leaves Dal Recipe here.

Print Recipe

Spicy Gongura Chicken Recipe | Andhra style Gongura Chicken

Course

side dish

Cuisine

south indian

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Servings

People

Ingredients

• 300 gm Chicken pieces 30-40 gm each piece
• 1 cup Sorrel leaves
• 1 tomato
• 5 Green Chillies
• 1 onion
• 1/2 tsp Ginger paste
• 1 tsp garlic paste
• 1/4 cup coriander leaves
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1 tbsp Red Chili powder
• salt
• water

Course side dish Cuisine south indian Prep Time 5 minutes Cook Time 15 minutes Servings People Ingredients 300 gm Chicken pieces 30-40 gm each piece 1 cup Sorrel leaves 1 tomato 5 Green Chillies 1 onion 1/2 tsp Ginger paste 1 tsp garlic paste 1/4 cup coriander leaves 1 tsp sesame oil 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder 1 tbsp Red Chili powder salt water

Instructions

1. Mix Chicken, turmeric powder, red chili powder, oil , chopped tomato , chopped Onion in a bowl.

   
2. Heat a pan and cook the Chicken on medium to low flame. Cover the lid and cook for 7-8 minutes.

   
3. Open the lid. Add Ginger & garlic paste. Mix and cook for 2 minutes without the lid.

   
4. Add Sorrel & coriander leaves . Keep on stirring.

   
5. Add salt according to your taste. You can add a little water if you want a gravy.cook for another 2 minutes and serve hot.