{"product_id":"gongura-chicken-pickle-andhra-sorrel-homemade","title":"Gongura chicken pickle","description":"\u003c!-- Nirmala's Home Kitchen | Gongura Chicken Pickle --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGongura Chicken Pickle - When Andhra's Two Obsessions Become One\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake the thing Andhra is most famous for - Gongura. Add the protein that carries bold spicing better than anything else - tender chicken. Slow-cook them together in Warangal chapata red chilli, mustard, garlic, and cold-pressed peanut oil until the sourness of the sorrel and the richness of the chicken become completely inseparable. That's this pickle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNirmala's Gongura Chicken Pickle is made with fresh boneless chicken pieces slow-cooked in ground gongura (sorrel) paste with Warangal chapata red chilli, ginger-garlic, mustard seeds, fenugreek, and cold-pressed peanut oil until the oil separates and the masala binds completely. No artificial preservatives, no shortcuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh boneless chicken, fresh gongura (sorrel) leaves, Warangal red chilli powder, ginger-garlic paste, mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, turmeric, rock salt, cold-pressed peanut oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest with hot rice and ghee, curd rice, dosa, chapati, or paratha. The gongura tang cuts through rice beautifully - this is the kind of pickle that makes a full meal out of plain rice. Shelf life: 6 months. Available in 250g, 500g, and 1kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder now - Gongura and chicken together is a combination that needs no introduction.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo Andhra icons in one pickle\u003c\/strong\u003e - fresh gongura sorrel leaves and tender boneless chicken slow-cooked together until the tangy sourness and rich protein are completely merged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade with freshly ground gongura paste\u003c\/strong\u003e - not dried, not powdered; fresh sorrel leaves cooked down into the chicken masala for authentic Andhra tang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZero preservatives, zero artificial additives\u003c\/strong\u003e - cold-pressed peanut oil, Warangal chapata chilli, and natural sourness from gongura preserve it naturally for 6 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtein-rich with added nutritional benefits of gongura\u003c\/strong\u003e - chicken provides lean protein while sorrel leaves contribute iron, Vitamin C, and antioxidants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable in 250g, 500g, and 1kg\u003c\/strong\u003e - ships across India; the non-veg version of Andhra's most beloved flavour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top: 1px solid #e5e5e5; padding: 12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: 500; font-size: 14px; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eWhat makes gongura chicken pickle different from plain chicken pickle?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 8px; font-size: 13px; color: #555; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eThe gongura (sorrel leaves) adds a sharp, natural tanginess that plain chicken pickle doesn't have. The sourness of gongura balances the richness of chicken and the heat of Warangal chapata chilli in a way that makes this significantly more complex than a standard chicken pickle. If you enjoy Gongura Pachadi, this is the non-veg version of that flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top: 1px solid #e5e5e5; padding: 12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: 500; font-size: 14px; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eIs it tangier or spicier - which flavour dominates?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 8px; font-size: 13px; color: #555; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eBoth are prominent but balanced. The Warangal chapata chilli heat comes first, followed by the tangy sorrel sourness that lingers. Neither overwhelms the other - that balance is what makes gongura chicken pickle so craveable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top: 1px solid #e5e5e5; padding: 12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: 500; font-size: 14px; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eIs this chicken boneless?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 8px; font-size: 13px; color: #555; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eYes - 100% boneless chicken pieces. Easy to mix into rice or eat straight from the jar without dealing with bones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top: 1px solid #e5e5e5; padding: 12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: 500; font-size: 14px; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eHow long does it last?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 8px; font-size: 13px; color: #555; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e6 months stored in a cool, dry place with a dry spoon. The gongura's natural acidity combined with cold-pressed peanut oil and rock salt provides natural preservation. Keep chicken pieces submerged in oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top: 1px solid #e5e5e5; padding: 12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: 500; font-size: 14px; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eWhat can I eat it with?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 8px; font-size: 13px; color: #555; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eHot rice with ghee is the obvious answer - gongura chicken pickle with plain rice and a little ghee is a complete meal. Also excellent with curd rice (the coolness balances the tang and heat perfectly), dosa, chapati, and paratha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top: 1px solid #e5e5e5; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; padding: 12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: 500; font-size: 14px; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eDoes it contain artificial preservatives?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 8px; font-size: 13px; color: #555; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eNo. The natural acidity of gongura, combined with cold-pressed peanut oil, rock salt, and slow-cooking, preserves this pickle completely naturally. No sodium benzoate, no artificial colours or additives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nirmala's Home Kitchen","offers":[{"title":"250g","offer_id":44845526515821,"sku":"1315","price":449.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":44845526548589,"sku":"1316","price":849.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":44845526581357,"sku":"1317","price":1599.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0696\/5624\/8429\/files\/Packaging_of_gongura_chicken_pickle.webp?v=1774441976","url":"https:\/\/nirmalashomekitchen.com\/products\/gongura-chicken-pickle-andhra-sorrel-homemade","provider":"Nirmala's Home Kitchen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}