Gongura Pachadi

Ingredients list for Gongura Pachadi

• 1 bunch Gongura leaves stemmed
• 2 tablespoons Oil
• 1/2 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 4-5 Whole dry red chilli stemmed
• a pinch Asafoetida
• 1 tablespoon Split Bengal gram (chana dal) soaked
• to taste Salt

Method

1. Heat one tablespoon oil in a non-stick pan. Add cumin seeds, dry red chillies, hing and chana dal and saute for a minute.
2. Remove and allow to cool.Heat remaining oil in a non-stick pan. Add the leaves and saute till it dries up. Add salt and cook for a minute.
3. Remove and allow to cool.Transfer it to a blender and blend with the above mixture to a fine powder. Serve.