Luchi Poti
A traditional Himachali dish made from sheep intestines stuffed with liver and heart, a unique delicacy often prepared during festivals.
Cuisines
Himachali
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Recipe
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 40 min
Total: 60 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
| 1 cup | black gram (urad dal) |
| 1 cup | rice |
| 1 teaspoon | turmeric powder |
| 1 teaspoon | red chili powder |
| 1 teaspoon | coriander powder |
| 1 teaspoon | cumin seeds |
| 1 tablespoon | ginger-garlic paste |
| 2 tablespoons | mustard oil |
| 1 cup | water |
| — | salt to taste |
| 1 | onion, finely chopped |
| 2 | green chilies, chopped |
| 2 tablespoons | fresh coriander leaves, chopped |
Instructions
- 1 Wash and soak the black gram and rice together for 4-5 hours or overnight.
- 2 Drain the water and grind the soaked black gram and rice into a coarse paste.
- 3 Heat mustard oil in a pan and add cumin seeds. Let them splutter.
- 4 Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
- 5 Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another 2 minutes.
- 6 Mix in turmeric powder, red chili powder, and coriander powder.
- 7 Add the ground black gram and rice paste to the pan and stir well.
- 8 Add water and salt to taste, and let it cook on low heat for 15-20 minutes.
- 9 Stir occasionally until the mixture thickens and the oil starts to separate.
- 10 Garnish with chopped green chilies and coriander leaves before serving.
Tips
Ensure the paste is not too fine; a coarse texture is preferred for authenticity.