Gongura Pachhadi (Ambadi chi chutney)

Ingredients :

• Ambadi leaves/ Gongura leaves - 2 bowls.
• Groundnut powder - 2 tsps
• Red chilli powder - 2-3 tsps
• Salt
• Sugar - 1/4 tsp
• Oil- 2 tsps
• Mustard seeds - 1/4 tsp
• Asafoetida- a pinch
• Turmeric - a pinch
• lime juice - 1/2 tsp

Procedure :

• Heat about 2 tsps of oil in a pan.
• Once hot, add mustard seeds.
• As they splutter, add asafoetida and turmeric.
• Add the chopped gongura leaves.Fry the gongura leaves for a minute.
• Add about 2 tsps groundnut powder, red chilli powder (1 tsp), salt, sugar (1/4 tsp).
• Mix well and add 2 tsps water.
• Check taste and add red chilli powder/salt/sugar if required.
• Cover with a lid and cook for about a couple of minutes.
• Remove the lid and fry the contents until the chutney is dry.
• Check taste and add lemon juice if required.
• Serve with hot rice and onion slices.