Telangana Gongura Chicken Sorrel Leaf Tangy Tender Curry

Ingredients

• 700g chicken — bone-in pieces
• 2.5 cups fresh gongura leaves — washed
• 2 medium onions — finely chopped
• 3 green chillies — finely chopped
• 2 tsp ginger-garlic paste
• 3 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 8 curry leaves
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1.5 tsp red chilli powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1/2 cup water
• Salt

Method

1. Pressure cook gongura leaves with a little water for 2 whistles. Blend to a smooth paste.
2. Heat 3 tbsp oil. Add mustard seeds — pop. Add curry leaves.
3. Add onions and green chillies. Cook 10 minutes until golden.
4. Add ginger-garlic paste. Cook 2 minutes.
5. Add chicken pieces. Brown on all surfaces for 6 minutes.
6. Add turmeric, red chilli powder and coriander powder. Cook 2 minutes.
7. Add gongura paste and 1/2 cup water. Stir well.
8. Cover and simmer on medium for 22 to 25 minutes until chicken is completely tender.
9. Uncover. Cook 5 minutes. Season with salt.