Skip to main content

Gluten-Free Gundruk Soup

A traditional Nepalese soup made with fermented leafy greens (gundruk). This version is gluten and nut free and packed with nutrients

60m4 servings
NUTS-free
180 cal|8g protein|20g carbs|5g fat|8g fiber

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Gundruk (Dried Fermented Greens)
  • 6 cups Water
  • 1 medium Tomato
  • 1 small Onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tsp Ginger
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 2 whole Dried Red Chilies
  • 1 tbsp Mustard Oil
  • 2 tbsp Cilantro
  • 1 tsp Lemon Juice

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1Rinse the gundruk thoroughly to remove any excess dirt or salt.
  2. 2Soak the gundruk in warm water for 30 minutes to rehydrate it.
  3. 3In a pot, combine the gundruk, water, tomato, onion, garlic, ginger, and turmeric powder.
  4. 4Add dried red chilies.
  5. 5Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 40-45 minutes, or until the gundruk is tender.
  6. 6Heat mustard oil in a small pan. Pour the tempered oil into the gundruk soup.
  7. 7Garnish with chopped cilantro and lemon juice before serving.

Keep a label checklist handy when you cook

Get the free 7-rule checklist for reading packaged-ingredient labels, then one practical allergy-aware tip each week. Confirm by email; no Safe Plated account needed.

One practical tip each week. Unsubscribe anytime. See our privacy policy.

More nepalese recipes to explore

Different recipes may contain different allergens. Review each ingredient list for your household.

Cooking with a packaged ingredient?

Paste the current ingredient list and see the exact allergen terms the checker recognises. Always verify the package in front of you.

Check an ingredient label

Keep reading this recipe

Open this recipe in the app

Sign in to continue with this recipe. No meal plan generation needed.

Want a full week of recipes like this?

Get a personalized 7-day meal plan customized for your family's specific allergens. Every recipe is cross-checked by an independent AI.

Build my free 7-day plan

No credit card required.