Gongura Podi

Ingredients:
1. Gongura: 100gm ( 1bunch)
2. Shallots: 6
3 Chana dal: 1 tbsp
4. Urad dal: 1 tbsp
5. Coriander seeds: 2 tbsp
6. Mustard Seeds: 1 tsp
7. Fenugreek Seeds: 1 tsp
8. Red Chillies: 4
9. Curry leaves: 1 strip
10. Hing: 1/2 tsp
11. Tamarind: Lemon size (fibre removed)
12. Green Chillies: 6
13. Oil: 5 tsp
14. Salt: as per taste

Procedure:
1) Fry 1 tbsp Chana dal,1 tbsp urad dal, 1 tbsp Mustard, 2 tbsp dhaniya, 1 tsp fenugreek seeds, 4 red chilli, hing in oil, keep aside.
2) Fry gongura, peeled shallots, 6 green chilli, tamarind in oil (with lid on top so as moisture is used to cook), while stirring occasionally.
3) Grind slowly in a mortar (contents of step 1 above), Salt, turmeric.
4) Add cooked tamarind, green chillies and continue grinding.
5) Add shallots, Gongura and grind to coarse powder.
6) Enjoy with freshly cooked rice and ghee.

Gongura Pachadi

Ingredients:
1. Gongura: 100gm ( 1bunch)
2. Coriander seeds: 2 tbsp
3. Mustard Seeds: 1 tsp
4. Fenugreek Seeds: 1 tsp
5. Red Chillies: 6
6. Curry leaves: 1 strip
7. Hing: 1/2 tsp
8. Tamarind: Lemon size (Soaked in 2 tbsp water and fibre removed)
9. Green Chillies: 4
10. Oil: 5 tsp
11. Salt: as per taste

Procedure:
1) Fry Mustard seeds, dhaniya, fenugreek seeds, red chilli, curry leaves and hing in oil, keep aside.
2) Fry gongura,  6-7 green chilli, tamarind in oil (with lid on top so as moisture is used to cook), while stirring occasionally. Add salt.
3) Grind the contents of step 1 with  Salt, turmeric.
4) Grind cooked Gongura, Tamarind, green chillies.
5) Mix both the mixers thoroughly.
6) Enjoy with freshly cooked rice and ghee.