Gongura (Sorrel Leaves) 1 Bunch

Gongura, commonly called sorrel leaves in English, is a Telugu-region green leafy vegetable with a strongly sour, tangy flavour. It has no established German name. The leaves are small, pointed, and slightly reddish at the stem.

It is best known as the base of gongura pachadi, a sour, spiced chutney, and gongura mamsam, a mutton curry cooked with the leaves, and it can also be cooked into a simple dal.

How to use

• Pick the leaves off the stems, keeping only the tender leafy parts for most recipes.
• Wash thoroughly before chopping or cooking, as with other leafy greens.
• Store in the fridge wrapped in paper and use within a few days, as the leaves wilt quickly.