Gongura Onion Curry

Ready in

30 mins

Cuisine

Indian · South Indian

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

15 min

Serving

4 servings

Difficulty

Easy

Calories / Serving

~275 kcal

Spicy Level

Very Mild
Recipe by Vegetarian Home Style Cooking on YouTube
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Main Ingredients

Step-by-Step Instructions

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  1. Prepare the Tempering

    Heat 3 tablespoons of cooking oil in a non-stick or steel pan over medium-high heat. Add 1 teaspoon of mustard seeds and 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds. Let them splutter.

  2. Sauté Onions

    Add the 2 large chopped onions to the pan. Stir well and until they start to turn translucent, about .

  3. Add Spices and Dal

    Add 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder and 1 teaspoon of salt to the onions. Mix thoroughly. Then, add the 3/4 cup of soaked and drained chana dal to the pan.

  4. Incorporate Garlic

    Add the 2 peeled garlic bulbs (or 10-12 cloves) to the mixture in the pan.

  5. Cook Covered

    Mix all ingredients well. Cover the pan with a lid and cook on medium to medium-high flame for about , or until the onions turn light pink and the chana dal and garlic are cooked through. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

  6. Check Doneness and Finish

    Open the lid and check if the chana dal is cooked and the garlic is soft. Once cooked, switch off the flame.

  7. Add Gongura Pickle

    Add 4 large spoonfuls of Gongura Onion Pickle to the cooked onion and chana dal mixture. Mix thoroughly until the pickle is evenly distributed.

  8. Serve

    The Gongura Onion Curry is now ready to serve. Enjoy it with rice, roti, or paratha.

Before You Cook

Helpful details before you start
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  • No Onion?

    • 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
    • 3 tbsp dried minced onion
    • Shallots or leeks (1:1)

  • No Garlic (fresh)?

    • 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
    • 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)

Storage & Leftovers

Keep your leftovers fresh and ready to enjoy.

  • Refrigerate

    You can soak it, drain, and refrigerate for ready use.

Variations

Simple ways to adapt this recipe.

  • If fresh Gongura leaves are availableCustomise

    You can prepare the pickle from scratch or add fresh leaves directly to the curry.

Helpful Tips

Small details that can improve the final result.

  • PreparationSoak Chana Dal Overnight or

    Soak chana dal overnight or for a couple of hours to reduce cooking time. You can soak it, drain, and refrigerate for ready use.

  • TipThis Curry Stays Good for

    This curry stays good for more than 5 days when stored properly.

  • Flavour tipAdjust the Amount of Gongura

    Adjust the amount of Gongura Onion Pickle based on your spice preference, as it can be quite spicy.

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