Gongura Leaves Curry
- 23
- February
- 2009
Pulicha Keerai Kootu:
Sorrel Leaves Curry. Sorrel leaves Kootu.
The Botanical name of this greens is Hibiscus acetosa/ Rumex acetosa. The species name acetosa signifies its ‘sour’ nature. We call this as ‘Puicha Keerai’ in Tamil. The English common name is ‘Red Sorrel’ or ‘Wood Sorrel’. They call it as ‘Gongura’ in Telugu. These greens are rich in Vitamin C. So widely used in the treatment of scurvy. It is diuretic! Also helps to flow gastric juices…thereby supporting digestion and acts as a laxative. In folks remedy they use these leaves for any kind of inflammation and jaundice symptoms…although the claim need to be verified!
Ingredients:
Sorrel Leaves 1 bowl
Salt
Chana dal 1 fistful
Coconut 1/2 shell grated
Dry red chilies 5
Mustard seeds 1/4 spoon
Sesame oil few spoons.
Method:
In a wide wok, heat oil. Add mustard and chilies. Wait till the splutter.
Add chana dal and fry really good, till it turns to reddish color.
Add greens, cover and cook. This greens wilt too quickly. Further add grated coconut and cook over high for 2 minute.
Remove from heat.
Serve to go as a side dish for South Indian meals.
looks healthy and mouthwatering sabji with chappati..
My all time fav Thoran..:)
This one is an easy and healthy stuff.Who says healthy food doesnt taste gud?:-P I love the taste of this keerai.Good one Malar!
Gongura kootu looks yum .but i never tasted gongura keerai malar.this keerai is not available in my place.
Coconut and gongura wow awesome combo. Never made curry with these tangy leaves…Looks yum.
i do thogayal with gogngura leaves..this looks good and sounds interesting..:)
my most fav dear..lovely
These leaves are so tangy, I have pickle jar with Gongura. I don’t get those here at all, have to grow myself!
Hi Malar…Every dish you post here is new to me
I have heard of gongura pickle /thokku..Gongura curry looks different and nice
Love the tanginess of the gongura..I make pachadi out of it..this is new and looks very delish.. will try next time I bring Gongura..
Pulicha keerai is always my favorite dear. But never tried it this way.. I should try this method , as soon as I find this:)
Very simple and delicous pullicha keerai!