GONGURA PICKLE recipe: 59 Photos
GONGURA PICKLE
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The pickle is made from sour, mineral-rich sorrel or gongura leaves. Ingredients like red chillies, curry leaves, tamarind and fenugreek make it a medley of lip-smacking flavours.
Incorporating Andhra Gongura pickle into your meals can help prevent bone disorders like osteoporosis and improve bone density. Regulates Blood Pressure: The potassium content in Gongura leaves helps regulate blood pressure levels, reducing the risk of hypertension and cardiovascular diseases.
Red Sorrel leaves. Red Sorrel leaves are called as gongura or puntikurain telugu, pulicha keerai in Tamil, punde pale in Kannada and ambaadi in Marati, Pitwaa in Hindi. These leaves taste sour can help in alleviating symptoms of cold, cough and fever too.);})();(function(){window.jsl.dh(eM68ZsTpOomFxc8PtYvvyAE__85,
Dehydrated gongura. Toss the leaves in a wok or kadai with oil on medium heat for about 20 minutes or until the leaves turn dry. Remove leaves from the vessel and cool completely. Add turmeric and salt to the cooked leaves and store them in an airtight jar.
Constipation and Anemia are common issues during pregnancy that can be treated by consuming gongura as it has strong laxative properties and is rich in iron (as mentioned already). Caution: Excess consumption of gongura can have side effects like blood clotting and kidney stones. Please take it in moderation.