Gongura Dal

Name: Gongura Dal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup toor dal; 3 cups water; 3 green chilies; 4 garlic cloves; 1/2 tsp turmeric powder; salt; 1 tbsp tamarind extract; 1 tbsp ghee; 1 tsp chana dal; 1 tsp urad dal; 1 tsp mustard seeds; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 5 garlic cloves; 2 red chilies; 1/2 tsp asafoetida; a few shallots; a handful curry leaves

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:20min

This tangy, comforting gongura dal is a classic Andhra-style lentil dish made with toor dal and fresh gongura (sorrel) leaves. Pressure-cooked with onions, tomatoes, garlic, and green chilies, it’s finished with a ghee tempering of mustard, cumin, dals, and curry leaves. It’s bold, flavorful, and pairs beautifully with hot rice and a drizzle of ghee—perfect for an everyday meal that feels special.

Updated at: Mon, 23 Jun 2025 07:17:19 GMT