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Shree Krishan Gongura Pickle (250g)

Shree Krishan Gongura Pickle (250g)

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Gongura Pickle

Gongura pickle is a sour, spicy Indian pickle made from gongura leaves, also known as sorrel or roselle leaves. It is eaten in small spoonfuls beside hot rice, dosa or roti. It is a staple of Andhra and Telangana home cooking.

What Gongura Pickle Tastes Like

Gongura pickle has a sharp, tangy taste that comes from the leaves themselves. The sourness is different from mango pickle or lime pickle. It is more earthy and slightly bitter, and it usually comes with chilli heat and a rich, oily finish.

The texture is soft and thick, with the leaves cooked down into a dark, jammy paste. Most people treat it as a strong condiment, so a little goes a long way.

Ways to Eat Gongura Pickle

Gongura pickle is most often eaten with plain rice, but it works with many everyday meals.

  • Mixed into hot rice with a spoonful of ghee or sesame oil
  • Served on the side with pappu (Telugu-style dal) and rice
  • Spooned onto curd rice to add sourness and heat
  • Alongside idli, dosa or uttapam
  • With chapati, paratha or thepla
  • Spread thinly in a cheese or paneer sandwich

How Much Gongura Pickle to Use

Start with half a teaspoon per serving if you are new to gongura pickle. The flavour is strong and the heat can build as you eat. Mixing it into hot rice with a little ghee softens the sourness and spreads the flavour through every bite.

It also pairs well with plain, mild food. Think curd rice, simple dal or plain dosa, where the pickle is the main flavour on the plate.

Gongura Pickle FAQ

What is gongura in English?

Gongura is known in English as sorrel leaves or roselle leaves. The leaves are naturally sour, which is why they are used in pickles, chutneys and dals.

Is gongura pickle spicy?

Gongura pickle is usually spicy as well as sour, as chilli is a common ingredient in the traditional recipe. Start with a small amount and add more to suit your taste.

What do you eat gongura pickle with?

Gongura pickle is most often eaten with hot rice and ghee. It is also served with curd rice, idli, dosa and flatbreads such as chapati and paratha.

Add gongura pickle to your basket for your next rice meal, and keep a jar on the table beside the ghee.

Delivery

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  • £4.99 delivery charge below £60.

Allergen Warning

This product is produced in a factory which handles nuts, peanuts, cereals containing gluten, crustaceans, milk, sesame, mustard, soya, celery and sulphites.

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