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Gongura Chutney

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Gongura Chutney recipe: Andhra style Ingredients:   Gongura/ Sorrel leaves – 2 medium size bunches  Red onion – 1 big size, cubed  Garlic cloves – 12, medium size  Red chillie powder – ½ tbsp  Split bengal gram – ¼ tbsp  Split black gram – ¼ tbsp  Cumin seeds – ½ tbsp  Mustard seeds – 1 tsp  Dry red chillies - 3  Curry leaves – 3 sprigs  Salt as per taste  Oil for tempering and sautéing   Instructions:          Separate the gongura leaves from the stem and set aside. You may add young stems too, but I prefer using only the leaves for cooking this dish. Add enough water and rinse the leaves to get rid of any dust and soil. In a thick bottomed kadai, add some oil and heat it. When the oil is heated, add red onions and saute until they turn translucent. Add some oil, add cumin seeds and let them sizzle. Add gongura/ sorrel leaves an...