Niguru with Chhurpi
Veg
Contains dairy
A traditional Sikkimese dish made from local fiddlehead ferns (niguru) cooked with chhurpi cheese, offering a unique blend of textures and flavors.
Cuisines
Sikkimese
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
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Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 40 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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1 cup | Bitter Gourd , sliced |
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1 cup | Chhurpi , dried cheese |
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1 tablespoon | Mustard oil |
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1 teaspoon | Turmeric powder |
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1 teaspoon | Red chili powder |
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1 teaspoon | Cumin , seeds |
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1 medium | Onion , finely chopped |
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2 cloves | Garlic , minced |
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1 inch | Ginger , grated |
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1 cup | Water |
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— | Salt , to taste |
Instructions
- 1 Wash the bitter gourd thoroughly and slice it into thin rounds.
- 2 Heat mustard oil in a pan over medium heat.
- 3 Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
- 4 Add chopped onions, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Sauté until the onions turn golden brown.
- 5 Add turmeric powder and red chili powder, and stir well.
- 6 Add the sliced bitter gourd and sauté for about 5 minutes.
- 7 Add the chhurpi and mix well with the bitter gourd.
- 8 Pour in the water and add salt to taste.
- 9 Cover the pan and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes until the bitter gourd is cooked and the chhurpi has melted into the mixture.
- 10 Stir occasionally and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- 11 Serve hot with steamed rice.
Tips
To reduce the bitterness of the gourd, soak it in salted water for 10 minutes before cooking.