Dohthad
A Meghalayan pork dish cooked with a blend of spices and herbs, offering a unique taste of the region.
Cuisines
Meghalayan
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 45 min
Total: 60 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
| 500 grams | pork belly |
| 1 tablespoon | mustard oil |
| 1 teaspoon | turmeric powder |
| 1 teaspoon | red chili powder |
| 1 tablespoon | ginger-garlic paste |
| 1 teaspoon | black pepper powder |
| 1 | bay leaf |
| 2 | green chilies, slit |
| 2 cups | water |
| — | salt to taste |
| 1 handful | fresh coriander leaves, chopped |
Instructions
- 1 Cut the pork belly into bite-sized pieces.
- 2 Heat mustard oil in a pan over medium heat.
- 3 Add the bay leaf and ginger-garlic paste, sauté until aromatic.
- 4 Add the pork pieces and stir-fry until they start to brown.
- 5 Sprinkle turmeric powder, red chili powder, and black pepper powder over the pork.
- 6 Add the slit green chilies and salt to taste, mixing well.
- 7 Pour in the water and bring to a boil.
- 8 Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the pork is tender and the water has reduced to a thick gravy, about 30 minutes.
- 9 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.
Tips
For a more authentic flavor, cook the pork on low heat to allow the spices to infuse thoroughly.