Gyapa Khazi

Gyapa Khazi

Gyapa Khazi

A Monpa mixed rice preparation — cooked rice mixed with yak meat pieces, dried vegetables, and butter, eaten as a wholesome one-pot meal during festivals.

Cuisines

Arunachali

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Recipe

Prep: 20 min Cook: 40 min Total: 60 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

2 cups basmati rice
200 grams chicken, cut into pieces
1 tablespoon mustard oil
1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
1 medium onion, sliced
1 medium tomato, chopped
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
salt to taste
2 cups water
2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1 Wash and soak the basmati rice for 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Heat mustard oil in a pan over medium heat.
  3. 3 Add the sliced onions and sauté until golden brown.
  4. 4 Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another minute.
  5. 5 Add the chicken pieces and cook until they turn white.
  6. 6 Stir in the chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften.
  7. 7 Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well.
  8. 8 Drain the soaked rice and add it to the pan, stirring gently to combine.
  9. 9 Pour in the water and bring it to a boil.
  10. 10 Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let it simmer until the rice is cooked and the water is absorbed.
  11. 11 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.

Tips

For extra flavour, use whole spices like bay leaf, cardamom, and cinnamon in the oil first.