Gahori with Lai Xaak

Gahori with Lai Xaak

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

Pork 500 grams Pork , with skin
Mustard Green 1 bunch Mustard Green
Onion 1 large Onion , finely chopped
ginger-garlic paste 1 tablespoon Ginger-garlic paste
Green Chili 2 Green Chili , slit
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
Cumin 1 teaspoon Cumin , powder
coriander powder 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
red chili powder 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
mustard oil 2 tablespoons Mustard oil
water 1 cup Water
salt Salt , to taste

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut the pork into bite-sized pieces, ensuring the skin is included.
  2. 2 Wash and roughly chop the Lai Xaak (mustard greens).
  3. 3 Heat mustard oil in a deep pan until it starts to smoke slightly.
  4. 4 Add the chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
  5. 5 Add the ginger-garlic paste and green chilies, and sauté for a minute until the raw smell disappears.
  6. 6 Add the pork pieces and stir-fry on high heat for about 5 minutes until they start to brown.
  7. 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. 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. 9 Add the chopped Lai Xaak to the pan and mix well with the pork.
  10. 10 Cook uncovered for another 10-15 minutes until the greens are tender and the water has reduced to a thick gravy.
  11. 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.