Traditional Nepali Gundruk
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Traditional Nepali Gundruk

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serves 4

Gundruk is one of Nepal’s most iconic fermented foods, made from leafy greens and prized for its earthy, pleasantly sour flavour.

This traditional preparation turns gundruk into a warming, aromatic dish that pairs beautifully with rice, dal, and achar.

VegetarianSoup
15 mins prep30 mins cook45 mins total

  1. Heat mustard oil in a pot and add fenugreek seeds until aromatic.

  2. Add onion and cook until soft, then stir in garlic and ginger.

  3. Add tomatoes, turmeric, and chilli powder; cook until tomatoes break down.

  4. Add soaked gundruk and stir for 2 minutes.

  5. Pour in hot water and simmer 20–25 minutes until tender and flavourful.

  6. Season with salt and serve hot with rice and dal.

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