Sunday, January 11, 2015

Naga Pork curry with Bamboo shoots




The First preparation I would like to share is Naga meat curry flavored with Bamboo shoot and raja mircha.
When it comes to north eastern part of the country we only talk about Momo's and Thupka, on exploring i realized the cuisine has loads of flavor, taste and textures. The dish we are talking about is healthy, tasty and very easy to make.
You can get a distinctive taste of all the ingredients and enjoy the depth of the dish with every bite you take. it goes best with plain steamed/boiled rice.
I have added my touch to the recipe by adding some greens which makes it even healthier than what it is.

Recipe
Ingredients
Meat – 1 Kg (Chicken/Lamb/ Pork)
Bamboo Shoots – 50 grams
Raja Mircha (Paprika easily available option )  - 3 Chilies / 2 Tsp
Tomato – 2 no
Ginger – 3 Inches
Garlic – 10 Pods
Spring Onions -   ½ Bunch
Spinach – ¼ Bunch
Vegetable Oil – 1 Tbsp
Salt     - As per taste 
Preparation  :
1    1.   Wash and Clean Meat
      2.   Peal and wash Ginger and Garlic and crush it in a pestle and mortar 
      3.   Make incisions in Tomato on top to make it look like a cross
      4.   Clean and Wash Spring onions and Spinach
  
     Cooking   :
      1.  Take the pressure cooker and heat oil 
      2.  Saute Meat till its sealed and brown (Chicken - 8-10 minutes ; Lamb - 25 minutes ; Pork 45 minutes) 
      3.  Add Water and bring it to boil (water only to cover the meat and 1 inch higher the meat). 
      4.  Add Bamboo shoots, crushed Raja mircha (Paprika) and tomatoes and Salt. 
      5.  Put the lid and let it cook.
      4.  Cook till meat is done (Chicken - 10 minutes ; Lamb - 20 minutes ; Pork 40 minutes)
      5.  Let the steam get off Open the lid and add crushed ginger garlic
      6.  Let it cook for 5 minutes and add spring onions and spinach
      7.  Taste for Salt and heat from the chilies
        Naga curry is ready to eat 

I I want to dedicate this recipe to the friends who made it for me few months back and got me hooked to bamboo shoots from then on. 
  And this should help all to explore some more flavors of north east. 


   Look out for the next recipe from my favorite part of the country GOA. One of the authentic Portuguese recipe which takes us to sweet, sour and spicy taste.     

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