Gundruk Ko Achaar/ गुन्द्रुक को अचार

Gundruk Ko Achaar

                                   gundruk ko achaar is inarguably the most loved and nationally famous dish of Nepal. The peculiar flavour from the gundruk(fermented leafy vegetable) is just addictive. It is most commonly found delicacies in the Nepali households.

Ingredients required for preparation:

• Gundruk: 1 cup
• Spring onion(chopped): 1/2 cup
• Chopped coriander leaves: 1/2 cup
• Fried cumin seeds: 1 tsp
• Fenugreek seeds: 1 tsp
• Tomato(boiled): 1 pc
• Ginger & Garlic(chopped): 2 tbsp
• Turmeric powder: 1/2 tsp
• Fried dry red chilli: 4 pcs
• Oil: 2 tbsp
• Salt: as required

Note: Soak the gundruk in a bowl of luke warm water for 20 minutes and grind all the above mentioned ingredients(gundruk, tomato, ginger&garlic, red chillis, cumin seeds) in a traditonal grinder(jhaato) separetely and keep a side.

Method of preparation:

• Grind all the species and vegetables including soaked gundruk.
• Place the grinded gundruk in a mixing bowl& add tomato paste, chopped onion, all grinded spices and salt too.
• For tempering(tadka), heat the pan add oil as soon oil gets heated add fenugreek seeds then add a pinch of turmeric powder and pour tempering in the same mixing bowl.
• Finally add chopped coriander leaves and mix well.
• Ready to serve.