Gongura Thokku Gongura leaves is popularly used to prepare Thokku in Andhra Pradesh. Our Gongura Thokku is freshly prepared traditionally and preserves all the required flavours and serves as the best accompaniment for a perfect meal. By Sanjeev Kapoor 04 Aug 2024 in Recipes Pickle Jams Chutneys New Update Gongura Thokku Main ingredients Sorrel leaves (gongura), Sesame oil, Dried (pandi) red chillies, Rock asafoetida, Onions, Fenugreek seeds, Mustard seeds, Turmeric powder, Red chilli powder, Sea salt Cuisine Andhra Course Pickles, Jams, Chutneys Prep time 25-30 minutes Cook time 15-20 minutes Serve 4 Taste Savoury Level of cooking Easy Others Vegetarian Ingredients 2 small bunch sorrel leaves (gongura), cleaned, washed and chopped 3 teaspoons + ¼ cup sesame oil 4-5 dried (pandi) red chillies A small piece of rock asafoetida (hing) 3 medium onions, chopped ¼ teaspoon fenugreek seeds (methi dana) ½ teaspoon mustard seeds ½ teaspoon turmeric powder ½ teaspoon red chilli powder Sea salt to taste Method Heat 1 teaspoon sesame oil in a kadai, add dried red chillies and rock asafoetida and sauté for a minute. Transfer onto a large plate and allow to cool. Heat 2 teaspoons sesame oil in the same kadai, add onions and sauté till golden brown. Add gongura and sauté for 2-3 minutes on high heat. Transfer onto the same plate and set aside to cool slightly. Transfer the onion-gongura mixture and roasted red chillies into a blender jar. Add ½ cup water and blend to a fine thick paste. Heat remaining sesame oil in the same kadai. Add fenugreek seeds, mustard seeds, turmeric powder and red chilli powder and mix. Cook for a few seconds. Add the blended paste and sauté for 1 minute. Add sea salt, mix and cook for 6-8 minutes or till the oil separates while stirring in between every few minutes. Switch the heat off and allow to cool completely. Transfer the gongura thokku into a serving bowl and serve as an accompaniment with idli or any other snack of your choice. #Turmeric powder #Mustard seeds #Red chilli powder #Dried (pandi) red chillies #Sorrel leaves (gongura) #Sesame oil #Onions #Rock asafoetida #Sea salt #Fenugreek seeds Subscribe to our Newsletter! Be the first to get exclusive offers and the latest news Subscribe Now You May Also like Advertisment Read the Next Article