Chhurpi Pakku

Chhurpi Pakku

Chhurpi Pakku

Veg Contains dairy

A Sikkimese delicacy made from chhurpi cheese, cooked into a curry with a blend of aromatic spices for a rich and hearty dish.

Cuisines

Sikkimese

Best for

Lunch Dinner

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Recipe

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Total: 45 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Chhurpi 200 grams Chhurpi , dried cheese
mustard oil 1 tablespoon Mustard oil
Onion 1 medium Onion , finely chopped
Garlic 2 cloves Garlic , minced
Ginger 1 inch Ginger , minced
Tomato 1 medium Tomato , chopped
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
Cumin 1 teaspoon Cumin , powder
coriander powder 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
water 1 cup Water
salt Salt , to taste
Green Chili 2 Green Chili , slit
Cilantro 2 tablespoons Cilantro , chopped

Instructions

  1. 1 Soak the chhurpi in warm water for about 10 minutes to soften it.
  2. 2 Heat mustard oil in a pan over medium heat.
  3. 3 Add the chopped onion and sauté until golden brown.
  4. 4 Stir in the minced garlic and ginger, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
  5. 5 Add the chopped tomato and cook until it softens and blends with the onion mixture.
  6. 6 Mix in the turmeric powder, cumin powder, and coriander powder, and sauté for a minute.
  7. 7 Drain the soaked chhurpi and add it to the pan, stirring well to coat with spices.
  8. 8 Pour in the water and bring the mixture to a simmer.
  9. 9 Season with salt and add the slit green chilies.
  10. 10 Cover and cook on low heat for about 20-25 minutes, or until the chhurpi is tender and the flavors have melded together.
  11. 11 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.

Tips

For a richer flavor, consider adding a pinch of fenugreek seeds while sautéing the onions.