Gundruk (fermented leaf soup)

Instructions

1. Rinse the gundruk quickly in lukewarm water, then soak it for 10 minutes to soften it, and drain by pressing.
2. Thinly slice the onion, chop the garlic, dice the tomatoes and cube the potatoes.
3. Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat and sauté the onion until golden, about 6 minutes.
4. Add the garlic, cumin, turmeric and tomatoes, then simmer for 4 minutes until you have a soft base.
5. Pour in the water, add the potatoes and the whole chili, then bring to a boil.
6. Stir in the drained gundruk, lightly salt, then simmer over low heat for 15 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
7. Remove the chili, taste, adjust the salt and serve hot with rice.