Gongura Chicken Curry Recipe - Andhra Style Gongura Chicken

Step 1: To begin making Gongura Chicken Curry Recipe first prep all the ingredients and keep them aside

Step 2: In a small pan, dry roast the methi seeds, coriander seeds, fennel seeds and red chillies for about 3 to 4 minutes on medium heat, until you notice the seeds crackling

Step 3: Once done, turn off the heat and allow it to cool a bit and blend it into a smooth powder

Step 4: Heat oil in a pressure cooker over medium heat; add the chopped onions, ginger, garlic and green chillies and saute until the onions are lightly browned and tender

Step 5: Add the tomatoes, and saute until the tomatoes become soft and mushy

Step 6: Once done add the chicken, the garam masala and turmeric powder

Step 7: Add 1/4 cup of water and pressure cook the chicken for 3 to 4 whistles and turn off the heat

Step 8: Once done, allow the pressure to release naturally

Step 9: Make sure there are no stems when you pick the gongura leaves

Step 10: Wash and chop the gongura leaves and keep aside

Step 11: In another pan,add some oil along garlic and saute the chopped gongura leaves along with a little salt and the ground masala

Step 12: The gongura leaves will wilt almost instantly

Step 13: Saute the gongura in the masala for about 3 to 4 minutes until it becomes like a mushy paste

Step 14: Once done, add the cooked chicken curry into the Gongura masala and saute on high heat for another 2 minutes and turn off the heat

Step 15: Check the salt and spices and adjust according to taste

Step 16: Transfer the Gongura Chicken Curry to a serving bowl and serve hot

Step 17: Serve Gongura Chicken with Ghee Rice Recipe | Neychoru , Tomato Onion Cucumber Raita Recipe and a Semiya Payasam for a delicious weekend lunch