Gongura Mutton Recipes

Gongura Mutton is a popular Andhra-style dish made with tender mutton (goat meat) and gongura leaves, also known as sorrel leaves. It is known for its tangy and spicy flavors that come from the unique combination of gongura leaves and aromatic spices. Here’s the recipe:

Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Ready in: 1 hour 50 minutes

Ingredients:

• 500 grams mutton, cut into pieces
• 2 cups gongura leaves (sorrel leaves), cleaned and finely chopped
• 2 onions, finely chopped
• 2 tomatoes, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 2 teaspoons red chili powder
• 1 tablespoon coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 2 tablespoons oil
• Salt to taste
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnishing

Instructions:

1. Heat oil in a pressure cooker or a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
2. Add the ginger-garlic paste and cook for a minute until fragrant.
3. Add the mutton pieces to the pan and cook until they are browned on all sides.
4. Reduce the heat to low and add the turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, and salt. Mix well to coat the mutton with the spices.
5. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and mushy.
6. Add the finely chopped gongura leaves to the pan and mix well. Cover and cook for about 5 minutes until the gongura leaves wilt.
7. If using a pressure cooker, add about 1/2 cup of water and pressure cook for about 5-6 whistles or until the mutton is tender. If using a regular pan, add about 1-2 cups of water, cover, and cook on low heat for about 1 hour or until the mutton is tender, stirring occasionally and adding more water if needed.
8. Once the mutton is cooked and the desired consistency is achieved, sprinkle garam masala over the dish and mix well. Cook for an additional 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
9. Garnish the Gongura Mutton with fresh coriander leaves.

Gongura Mutton is best served hot with steamed rice or roti. The tangy and spicy flavors of the gongura leaves combined with the tender mutton make it a delightful dish for those who enjoy bold and flavorful meals. Enjoy this traditional Andhra delicacy with your family and friends.