Chhurpi-Ningro Curry
Veg
Contains dairy
A delightful vegetarian curry made with chhurpi cheese and ningro (a type of wild fern), cooked with spices to create a flavorful dish.
Cuisines
Sikkimese
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 40 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
| 100 grams | chhurpi (dried Himalayan cheese) |
| 200 grams | ningro (wild fiddlehead ferns) |
| 1 tablespoon | mustard oil |
| 1 teaspoon | cumin seeds |
| 1 medium | onion, finely chopped |
| 2 cloves | garlic, minced |
| 1 inch | ginger, minced |
| 1 medium | tomato, chopped |
| 1 teaspoon | turmeric powder |
| 1 teaspoon | red chili powder |
| 1 cup | water |
| — | salt to taste |
| — | fresh coriander leaves for garnish |
Instructions
- 1 Soak the chhurpi in warm water for about 10 minutes to soften it.
- 2 Heat mustard oil in a pan over medium heat.
- 3 Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
- 4 Add the chopped onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until the onion turns golden brown.
- 5 Add the chopped tomato and cook until it becomes soft.
- 6 Stir in the turmeric powder and red chili powder.
- 7 Add the softened chhurpi and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
- 8 Add the ningro (fiddlehead ferns) and mix well.
- 9 Pour in the water and add salt to taste.
- 10 Cover and cook on low heat for about 15-20 minutes, or until the ningro is tender and the flavors are well combined.
- 11 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.
Tips
Ensure the chhurpi is well soaked to soften it, making it easier to cook and chew.