Gundruk Pickle

Gundruk is fermented and dried green leafs. Undoubtedly, this is one of the much loved vegetable here in Nepal. This is loved by people for its tangy and acidic taste. This is mostly consumed during the summer as curry; however people also loves to have its pickle. And there is more ways to make its pickle than one. Here is one way to make its pickle.  

Ingredients :

Gundruk                    :      100 gram
Small Tomatoes         :      50 grams
Green chili                 :      two piece
Salt                           :      As per taste
Mustard Oil                :      Two table spoon

How to convert it into a pickle ?

• Heat a heavy pan and put the mustard oil on it.
• Fry gundruk in a hot oil. then keep it aside for some time.
• Then roast tomatoes and green chilies together.
• Crumble the fried gundruk using your hand.
• Mash roasted tomatoes also with your hand. Sure do it when its not that hot to mash it with your own hand.
• Grind chili and add it in the gundruk and tomatoes mix. 
• Add salt and mix it well.

Now, your pickle is ready !

This recipe is prepared as told by Poonam Dhakhwa. She is a Co-owner of a Boutuque named RD Chahat. She is a fashion designer, mother of two girls and a food connoisseur herself. She comes from a Newar community, who are well known for their culinary art as they have mastered the art to tease the taste buds of  gourmet.