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
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Recipe
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 40 min
Total: 60 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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1 cup | Black Gram , whole |
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1 cup | Rice , raw |
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1 teaspoon | Turmeric powder |
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1 teaspoon | Red chili powder |
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1 teaspoon | Coriander powder |
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1 teaspoon | Cumin , seeds |
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1 tablespoon | Ginger-garlic paste |
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2 tablespoons | Mustard oil |
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1 cup | Water |
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— | Salt , to taste |
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1 | Onion , finely chopped |
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2 | Green Chili , chopped |
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2 tablespoons | Cilantro , 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.