Tungtap

Name: Tungtap
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2-3 servings
Cuisine: Arunachali
Ingredients: 1 cup Fermented Fish, optional; 1 cup Mustard Green; 2 cloves Garlic, finely chopped; 1 small Onion, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon mustard oil; salt, to taste; 1 teaspoon red chili powder

A spicy chutney made with fermented fish, green chilies, and herbs, known for its strong and pungent flavor.

Cuisines

Arunachali

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Recipe

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Total: 30 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

	1 cup	Fermented Fish , optional
	1 cup	Mustard Green
	2 cloves	Garlic , finely chopped
	1 small	Onion , thinly sliced
	1 tablespoon	Mustard oil
	—	Salt , to taste
	1 teaspoon	Red chili powder

Instructions

1 Finely chop the mustard greens, garlic, and onion.
2 Heat mustard oil in a pan over medium heat.
3 Add chopped garlic and onion to the pan and sauté until golden brown.
4 Add the fermented fish to the pan and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5 Mix in the chopped mustard greens and cook for another 5-7 minutes.
6 Season with salt and red chili powder, adjusting to taste.
7 Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until everything is well combined and heated through.

Tips

For a more authentic taste, use locally sourced fermented fish. Adjust the chili powder to your spice preference.