Gundruk Achar

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Ingredients

	1 cup	Gundruk , fermented leafy greens
	2 tablespoons	Mustard oil
	1 teaspoon	Fenugreek Seed
	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 Seed , 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.