Baahor Gahori
A traditional Assamese pork dish cooked with bamboo shoots and aromatic spices, providing a unique and earthy flavor.
Cuisines
Assamese
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
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Recipe
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 60 min
Total: 80 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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500 grams | Pork , with skin |
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2 tablespoons | Mustard oil |
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1 teaspoon | Panch Phoran , Assamese five spice |
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1 inch | Ginger , grated |
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5 cloves | Garlic , minced |
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2 medium | Onion , sliced |
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2 cups | Bamboo Shoot , chopped |
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2 teaspoons | Turmeric powder |
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1 teaspoon | Red chili powder |
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2 cups | Water |
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— | Salt , to taste |
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2 tablespoons | Cilantro , chopped |
Instructions
- 1 Clean and cut the pork into medium-sized pieces.
- 2 Heat the mustard oil in a heavy-bottomed pan until it starts to smoke.
- 3 Add the panch phoran and let it splutter.
- 4 Add the grated ginger and minced garlic, sauté until fragrant.
- 5 Add the sliced onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
- 6 Add the pork pieces and stir-fry on high heat until they are browned.
- 7 Add the chopped bamboo shoot, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt.
- 8 Mix well and add water to cover the pork.
- 9 Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer until the pork is tender and the water has reduced to a thick gravy.
- 10 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.
Tips
For a more authentic taste, use fresh bamboo shoot if available.