Gongura Mutton is a flavorful Andhra-style dish made with tender pieces of mutton (goat meat) and gongura leaves (sorrel leaves). The tangy and spicy taste of gongura combines wonderfully with the richness of mutton to create a mouthwatering dish. Here's a recipe to make Gongura Mutton:
Ingredients Gongura Mutton:
- 500 grams of mutton pieces, cleaned and washed
- 2 cups gongura leaves (sorrel leaves), washed and chopped
- 2-3 tablespoons oil
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 2-3 dry red chilies (adjust to taste)
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2-3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to taste)
- Salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon tamarind paste or 1 small lemon-sized tamarind soaked in water
- 1/2 cup water (adjust as needed)
- Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
Instructions of making Gongura Mutton:
1. Prepare the Tamarind Paste:
- If you're using tamarind pulp from tamarind pods, soak a small lemon-sized ball of tamarind in warm water for about 15 minutes. Squeeze the tamarind to extract the pulp and discard any seeds or fibers.
2. Sauté Gongura Leaves:
- Heat 2-3 tablespoons of oil in a heavy-bottomed pan or pressure cooker over medium heat.
- Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Let them splutter.
- Add dry red chilies and minced garlic. Sauté for a minute or until the garlic becomes fragrant.
- Add the chopped gongura leaves and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until they wilt and become soft. Keep stirring occasionally.
3. Add Spices and Onion:
- Add the turmeric powder and red chili powder to the sautéed gongura leaves. Mix well.
- Add the finely chopped onion and cook until it turns translucent.
4. Cook the Mutton:
- Add the cleaned mutton pieces to the pan. Sauté the mutton for a few minutes until it changes color and the spices coat the meat.
- Pour in the tamarind paste or tamarind pulp and mix well.
5. Pressure Cook the Mutton:
- If using a pressure cooker, add water and salt to the mutton-gongura mixture. Pressure cook for about 3-4 whistles or until the mutton is tender and cooked through. The cooking time may vary depending on the mutton's quality and the size of the pieces.
6. Simmer and Garnish:
- Once the mutton is cooked, open the pressure cooker carefully.
- Simmer the Gongura Mutton for a few more minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Adjust the salt and spice levels as needed.
- Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
7. Serve Gongura Mutton:
- Gongura Mutton is typically served with hot steamed rice or roti. Enjoy this tangy and spicy Andhra delicacy!
Remember that the cooking time for mutton can vary depending on the meat's tenderness, so adjust the pressure cooking time accordingly to ensure the mutton is perfectly cooked and tender.
Country of origin- India
State- Andhra Pradesh
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