Gahori with Lai Xaak
A hearty pork curry cooked with mustard greens, offering a robust flavor profile. It's a favorite among meat lovers in Assam.
Cuisines
Assamese
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
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Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 50 min
Total: 65 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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500 grams | Pork , with skin |
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1 bunch | Mustard Green |
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1 large | Onion , finely chopped |
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1 tablespoon | Ginger-garlic paste |
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2 | Green Chili , slit |
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1 teaspoon | Turmeric powder |
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1 teaspoon | Cumin , powder |
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1 teaspoon | Coriander powder |
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1 teaspoon | Red chili powder |
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2 tablespoons | Mustard oil |
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1 cup | Water |
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— | Salt , to taste |
Instructions
- 1 Cut the pork into bite-sized pieces, ensuring the skin is included.
- 2 Wash and roughly chop the Lai Xaak (mustard greens).
- 3 Heat mustard oil in a deep pan until it starts to smoke slightly.
- 4 Add the chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
- 5 Add the ginger-garlic paste and green chilies, and sauté for a minute until the raw smell disappears.
- 6 Add the pork pieces and stir-fry on high heat for about 5 minutes until they start to brown.
- 7 Reduce the heat to medium and add turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well to coat the pork with the spices.
- 8 Pour in the water and bring it to a boil. Cover the pan and let it simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes or until the pork is tender.
- 9 Add the chopped Lai Xaak to the pan and mix well with the pork.
- 10 Cook uncovered for another 10-15 minutes until the greens are tender and the water has reduced to a thick gravy.
- 11 Adjust salt if necessary and remove from heat.
Tips
For a smokier flavor, you can add a small piece of smoked pork or smoked bamboo shoot.