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Achar d'ortie (सिस्नुको अचार)

Achar d'ortie is a Nepali condiment made with cooked nettle leaves, pounded with chili and oil. Its green, spicy taste goes well with mountain meals.

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Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and blanch the nettles for 2 minutes, then drain them and rinse under cold water.
  2. Squeeze them to remove excess water and chop them roughly.
  3. Heat the oil and fry the cumin seeds until they fill the kitchen with their aroma.
  4. Add the onion, garlic and chilies, and sauté for 4 minutes.
  5. Stir in the chopped nettles and turmeric, then cook for 5 minutes over medium heat, stirring.
  6. Roughly mash to get a rustic paste, adjust the salt and add the lemon juice.
  7. Let it cool and serve at room temperature.

Variations and tips

Spinach version. Replace the nettles with spinach if you can't find any, reducing the blanching time to 1 minute.

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