Vegan Gundruk Ko Achar (Fermented Leaf Pickle)

Ingredients

• 1 cup Dried Gundruk (Fermented Leaf)
• 1 cup Water
• 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds
• 1 teaspoon Red Chili Powder
• 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Ginger
• 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
• 1 tablespoon Mustard Oil
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt

Instructions

1. 1Soak dried gundruk in water for 30 minutes to rehydrate.
2. 2Squeeze out excess water from the gundruk and chop coarsely.
3. 3Heat mustard oil in a pan. Add minced garlic and grated ginger and sauté for a minute.
4. 4Add chopped gundruk, red chili powder, turmeric powder, and salt. Sauté for 2-3 minutes.
5. 5Remove from heat and mix in toasted sesame seeds and lemon juice.
6. 6Serve as a side dish with rice or other Nepali meals.

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