Gongura – my green leaf makes your life pink

I start the journey alone and then split three or four ways or sometimes more. I grow very fast because I know I have a lot of fans waiting impatiently for me. The people who know me really treasure me. But for those who don’t, no one is giving me any TLC or doing any campaigning for me. So, I am here to tell you my story of why I want you to help me.

I want to share a secret. I am exclusive and unique and am proud of being your friend in whatever manner you want me to be. I like to think I am an iron leaf, sharing some of that strength with you, so important for building your body. In addition to folic acid and the antioxidants to make you healthier and glowing. What better way to stay healthy than be my friend for life?

To brief you about the qualities of Gongura, Gongura is an excellent source of folate and a very good source of vitamin B6, both of which are needed to maintain low homocysteine levels. Apart from this, it is a rich source of iron, vitamin C, anti-oxidants (such as polyphenolic acids, flavonoids, anthocyanins), calcium, iron, zinc and vitamin A, Vitamin B1 (thiamin), Vitamin b2(riboflavin) & Vitamin B9(folic acid).

In gongura senaga pappu koora(curry), I partner with senaga pappu to add some protein to my iron. We both want to enrich your life. And I haven’t even begun to tell you about how I enjoy the pounding I get along with chillies and garlic to become fresh gongura chutney, beautifully seasoned and delivered to the table. I am very versatile and can partner with many many vegetables to bring that sing to your palate.

I dance with joy when you savor every morsel. With hot rice and ghee. You steam from your eyes, ears, and nose and yet you seem to lick your lips with every morsel and wanting more.s
My heart swells with pride when you share with friends and family, and you extol my virtues. I travel and trundle across oceans to eager and waiting crowds to bring anticipation, joy, and pleasure to them.

They treasure me and keep me safely tucked away and bring me out very sparingly. I want to assure you that I am always there and always willing to travel to reach out to you and dance to the magic of the fun of enjoying with friends and family with gongura as the theme.

I am honored that I am held on great esteem by all by fans, and I pledge to keep you in the pink of health.

M Prafulla
Hong Kong