Gongura Pickle

Ingredients:

Gongura (pulichakeerai) - 1 bunch
Coriander pdr - 1 tsp
Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
Methi pdr  - 1/4 tsp
Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
Garlic - 10 cloves chopped
Asafoetida - a pinch
Sesame oil  - 8 tsp (Nallennai)
Red chill dry - 2
Chilli powder - 3 tsp
Salt - to taste
Tamarind paste - 1 tsp
Turmeric - 1/4 tsp

Method:
 
1. Wash gongura leaves in water, dry them in a cloth and chop them
2. Take a pan heat 3 tsp of oil, add the Gongura leaves fry till oil oozes out
3. Heat the remaining oil in a pan. Splutter red chilli, cumin seeds,mustard seeds and chopped garlic
5. Switch of the flame, then add pinch of turmeric and asafoetida. Pour this mixture in to a bowl
6. To this add red chilli powder,salt,coriander and methi powder,then add the cooked gongura
6. Add tamarind paste and mix well

Serve with hot rice

Note:

This can be stored in a refrigerator for a month