Gundruk Achar

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Ingredients

1 cup	gundruk (fermented leafy greens)
2 tablespoons	mustard oil
1 teaspoon	fenugreek seeds
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	red chili powder
1 medium	onion, finely chopped
2 cloves	garlic, minced
1 inch	ginger, minced
1 medium	tomato, chopped
2 tablespoons	white sesame seeds, roasted and ground
—	salt to taste
1 cup	water

Instructions

1. 1 Soak the gundruk in water for 10 minutes to remove excess salt and impurities, then drain.
2. 2 Heat mustard oil in a pan over medium heat.
3. 3 Add fenugreek seeds and let them splutter until they turn dark brown.
4. 4 Add chopped onions and sauté until they are translucent.
5. 5 Stir in minced garlic and ginger, and cook for another minute.
6. 6 Add the chopped tomato and cook until it becomes soft and mushy.
7. 7 Mix in turmeric powder and red chili powder, and cook for a minute.
8. 8 Add the drained gundruk to the pan and stir well to combine with the spices.
9. 9 Pour in the water and bring the mixture to a boil.
10. 10 Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
11. 11 Stir in the roasted and ground sesame seeds and cook for another 2 minutes.
12. 12 Adjust salt to taste and remove from heat.