Pickle To Pachadi: 7 Gongurra Dishes To Include In Your Monsoon Diet

By Devi Poojari

July 18, 2023

The hyperlocal monsoon green Gongurra, also known as ambadi, is packed with nutrients and can be enjoyed in various everyday recipes. Tap to know more.

THOGAYAL

A thicker variant of a typical chutney, this thogayal is protein-packed with dals, coconut and a solid helping of wilted gongurra leaves.

GONGURRA CHICKEN

The tanginess of the gongurra when pureed, pairs perfectly with this flavoursome chicken curry and adds extra nutritional value.

GONGURRA PAPPU

Enliven boring yellow dal with a large handful of delicious roselle leaves for some extra flavour and boost in nutrition.

PICKLE

A spicy condiment that is traditionally eaten with curd-rice, this gongurra pickle is one of the best ways to prolong the use of this monsoon leafy green.

PANEER CURRY

Inspired by the delicious methi paneer, this monsoon twist of paneer curry with gongurra leaves is best enjoyed with rotis.

PACHADI

This Andhra-style spicy chutney has a noticeable tang from the green gongurra leaves, making it perfect to eat with ghee rice.

PULIOHARA

An interesting twist on the classic South Indian tamarind rice, this gongurra puliohara makes the most of this monsoon superfood.