Gongura Spicy Thuvial

Ingredients:

• Gongura leaves - 1bunch
• Coriander seeds - 1tsp
• Fenugreek seeds - 1tsp
• Cumin seeds - 1tsp
• Red chilly - 6 - 8
• Green chilly - 2 - 4
• Garlic flakes - 8 - 10
• Ghee/Oil - 2tbs
• Tamarind - 1 lemon size or Tamarind paste 1 sp
• Salt - to taste
• For Seasoning:
• Oil - 2tsp
• Mustard seeds - 1tsp
• Asafoetida - a pinch

Method:

• Slightly roast tamarind in a pan till moisture evaporates and keep it aside.
• Better you use tamarind paste.
• Heat oil and fry coriander, fenugreek, cumin seeds, red chilly, green chilly and garlic flakes for few minutes.
• Remove and keep aside.
• Fry gongura leaves in the remaining oil and grind it with the above ingredients in a blender.
• Add tamarind paste and grind for another few seconds.
• Remove from the mixer, add salt and mix well.
• Heat oil and season mustard seeds.
• Add the seasoning and asafoetida to the thuvial and mix well.
• Place the Spicy Gongura Thuvial in an air tight container.
• It remains for months.

Notes:

• To make the thuvial too spicy and tasty add chopped onions before serving.