Baahor Gahori

Baahor Gahori

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

Recipe

Prep: 20 min Cook: 60 min Total: 80 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

500 grams pork with skin
2 tablespoons mustard oil
1 teaspoon panch phoran
1 inch ginger, grated
5 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium onions, sliced
2 cups bamboo shoot, chopped
2 teaspoons turmeric powder
1 teaspoon red chili powder
2 cups water
salt to taste
2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1 Clean and cut the pork into medium-sized pieces.
  2. 2 Heat the mustard oil in a heavy-bottomed pan until it starts to smoke.
  3. 3 Add the panch phoran and let it splutter.
  4. 4 Add the grated ginger and minced garlic, sauté until fragrant.
  5. 5 Add the sliced onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
  6. 6 Add the pork pieces and stir-fry on high heat until they are browned.
  7. 7 Add the chopped bamboo shoot, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt.
  8. 8 Mix well and add water to cover the pork.
  9. 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. 10 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.

Tips

For a more authentic taste, use fresh bamboo shoot if available.