How To Make Delicious dry fish-Sidra and gundruk ko Chop (Achar recipe)

gundruk

🥗Healthier: fresh spinach

💰Cheaper: kale

Fresh spinach provides similar texture and flavor.

sidra

🥗Healthier: cabbage

💰Cheaper: green bell pepper

Cabbage is a healthier alternative with a similar crunch.

Soak gundruk in water for 30 minutes to rehydrate.

Drain and squeeze excess water from gundruk.

Heat oil in a pan over medium heat until shimmering.

Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds; sauté until they start to pop.

Add chopped onion, garlic, and ginger; sauté until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.

Add green chili and chopped tomato; cook until tomatoes soften, about 2-3 minutes.

Stir in turmeric powder, salt, and black pepper; cook for 1 minute.

Add rehydrated gundruk and sidra; mix well to combine.

Pour in a little water to prevent sticking; cover and cook for 5-7 minutes.

Stir occasionally, adjusting water as needed to keep moist.

Add lemon juice and chopped coriander leaves; mix well.

Cook for an additional 2 minutes to blend flavors.

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Serve hot with rice or flatbread.

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