Pura Gahori
A popular Assamese dish where pork is roasted over an open flame and served with a blend of spices and mustard oil, offering a smoky and savory flavor.
Cuisines
Assamese
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 45 min
Total: 60 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
| 300 grams | pork |
| 1 tablespoon | mustard oil |
| 1 teaspoon | turmeric powder |
| 1 teaspoon | red chili powder |
| 1 teaspoon | cumin powder |
| 1 teaspoon | coriander powder |
| 1 teaspoon | ginger paste |
| 1 teaspoon | garlic paste |
| 1 cup | finely chopped onions |
| 1 cup | finely chopped tomatoes |
| 2 cups | water |
| 2 pieces | bay leaves |
| 1 stick | cinnamon |
| 2 pieces | green cardamom |
| 4 pieces | cloves |
| — | salt to taste |
| — | fresh coriander leaves for garnish |
Instructions
- 1 Cut the pork into small cubes and wash thoroughly.
- 2 Heat mustard oil in a pan until it starts smoking.
- 3 Add bay leaves, cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves to the oil and sauté for a few seconds.
- 4 Add the chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
- 5 Add ginger and garlic paste, and sauté until the raw smell disappears.
- 6 Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they are soft and oil starts separating.
- 7 Mix in turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, and salt.
- 8 Add the pork pieces and sauté on high heat for about 5-7 minutes.
- 9 Pour in water, cover, and let it simmer on low heat until the pork is tender and cooked through.
- 10 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.
Tips
For a richer flavor, marinate the pork with the spices for 30 minutes before cooking.