Description
ongura or sorrel leaves is a perennial leaf that has many culinary and medicinal uses. It is very popular in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu in India and is used for making a large variety of dishes such as gongura pachadi, gongura chicken, gongura pickle, gongura dal, gongura pappu and many more. It has a very distinctive tangy taste and constitutes one of the main ingredients in Indian Andhra food recipes. Because of its sour taste, it is also known as sour leaves or sour grass / grabs. Gongura is a wonderful source of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that are beneficial to your overall health.
Gongura Nutrition Facts
All varieties of gongura provide several nutritional benefits. It is a great choice for low-calorie and low-fat diets. It is a good source of carbohydrates, fiber and protein. It is also an excellent source of vitamins like vitamin A, vitamin B1 (thiamin), vitamin B2 (riboflavin), vitamin B9 (folic acid) and vitamin C. Gongura is rich in essential minerals like calcium, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium and iron. It also provides you with many beneficial organic compounds such as flavonoids, anthocyanins and polyphenolic acids.
Gongura leaves health benefits
Although gongura is mainly grown for culinary purposes, herb sorrell also has a wide range of health benefits associated with it. Packed with nutrients and antioxidants, gongura is great for improving your health and also in preventing many diseases.
