Gundruk Suruwa

Traditional soup made with fermented leafy greens - unique to Nepal

• - 1 cup gundruk (fermented vegetables)
• - 3 cups potatoes, diced
• - 2 cups tomatoes, diced
• - 1 cup onion, diced
• - 1/2 cup green pepper, diced
• - 3 dried red chilies
• - 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• - 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• - 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
• - 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• - 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• - 3 cups broth or water
• - 3 tablespoons cooking oil
• - Salt and Pepper
• - 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro (for garnish)

1. 1

   Heat oil in a large sauce pan. Fry cumin seeds and dried chilies until dark. Add gundruk and brown well.
2. 2

   Add onions, green pepper, garlic, ginger, turmeric, cumin powder, salt and pepper. Stir for five minutes.
3. 3

   Add potatoes, tomatoes and broth. Stir thoroughly.
4. 4

   Bring to a boil and simmer for 20-30 minutes until potatoes are tender.
5. 5

   Garnish with cilantro. Serve with steamed rice.