Ambada or Red sorrel leaves or Gongura is popularly known as ‘Andhra Maata’ (mother of Andhra food). It can be said that there is no person from Andhra who does not know Gongura or who does not like Gongura. The tangy flavoured leaves make the pachadi simply delectable.
Mixing this chuteny with steamed hot rice and a dollop of ghee is a divine combination which leads you to the destination happiness. The tangyness in this pachadi and the ghee flavoured rice when mixes up tingles your taste buds. A much popular version of using gongura with mutton can be found here. There are many variations in making this gongura pachadi. Here comes simple and easy recipe in making this pachadi,
Ambadae Ki Bhaji/Gongura Pachadi
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 Cups fresh Red sorrel leaves, stemmed and washed
- 1 Onion, finely chopped
- 1 Tomato, deseeded and finely chopped
- 1/2 tbsp Cumin/Jeera seeds
- 2 Green chillis, deseeded and chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 tbsp Red chilli powder
- 1/4 tbsp Turmeric powder
- 6-9 Curry leaves
- Oil
- Salt to taste
PREPARATION:
- In a heavy bottomed pan, add chopped onions, salt, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, oil, green chilles, curry leaves, cumin seeds, garlic, water and cook till onions are transparent.
- Now add chopped tomoto pieces and cook till the pieces are soft. Mash onions and tomoto pieces using a spoon.
- Now add red sorrel leaves and cover with a lid.
- Cook till the leaves are tender and soft. Mash using a spoon and stir till all the water gets soaked up.
- Last but not least add your ‘love’ to make the dish ‘YUMMY’.
Priya says
Yummy.. i love gongura pachadi, can have them with everything..can eat them at any time too…Delicious pachadi..
sowmya says
This is somehing I want to try after seeing in many blogs…nice recipe..
Zee says
You bet! I completely agree with “It can be said that there is no person from Andhra who does not know Gongura or who does not like Gongura.”Just the mention and sight of Ambada, leaves me salivating like I am doing right now..the combo of pachadi, hot steamed rice and a dollop of ghee is surely a hit..this is one comforting food which I can’t get enough of!:D
Ivy says
This sounds delicious.
RAKS KITCHEN says
i too hav this in my archive,similar ingredients too!!looks yummy:)We all love this tangy pachdi
Happy cook says
I love this, have never made them myself, alays i have them when i am in India
Ramya Vijaykumar says
Hey Lubna this is a wonderful pachadi… I have never tried anything with Gongura this goes to my to-do list…
Indranee says
Recipe looks really relishing dear:)wish u a happy weekend!!
Curry Leaf says
Lovely and thanks for saying its for me.Love it.I am imagining mxing this with hot white rice,drizzled with ghee. 😛 😛 😛 :PThanks Lubna,I and drooling and will try it and then get back to you.
Ann says
This one is new to me..healthy..isnt it ?
n33ma says
Hey I didnt know that Ambade is gongura…looks delicious,love it with e.hot ric
Uma says
mmm. delicious gongura pachadi! My most fav.
Mahimaa's kitchen says
this one should taste great with rice and ghee. i have never tried this one. looks good.
Sagari says
delecious , my favv
Gita's Kitchen says
I have tasted gongura pachadi at some of my friends though I never tried making it. Thanks for the recipe 🙂
PJ says
Hi,I got something for u @ http://seduceyourtastebuds.blogspot.com/2008/11/and-shower-continues.html
Sunshinemom says
I love gongura too! even the leaves:)
Kitchen Flavours says
Thank you Priya, Sowmya, Zee, Ivy, Raks Kitchen, Indranee, Curry Leaf, Ann, Neema, Uma, Mahimaa, Sagari, Gita, Pj and Sunshinemom.
Brent Barnes says
how much water do you use?
Brent Barnes says
how much water do you use?
Lubna Karim says
Bret – 100ml water is enough to cook this recipe…