Yak Meat Stew
Slow-cooked yak meat with dried chillies, ginger, and local herbs — a warming, high-fat stew from the Monpa highlands around Tawang, eaten through the cold winter months.
Cuisines
Arunachali
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
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Recipe
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 120 min
Total: 140 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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500 grams | Yak Meat , cut into chunks |
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1 large | Onion , finely chopped |
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2 cloves | Garlic , minced |
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1 inch | Ginger , minced |
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2 tablespoons | 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 | Coriander powder |
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1 teaspoon | Cumin , powder |
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2 cups | Water |
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1 cup | Seasonal Green , chopped (e.g., spinach or mustard leaves) |
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— | Salt , to taste |
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— | Cilantro , fresh, for garnish |
Instructions
- 1 Heat mustard oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- 2 Add the chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
- 3 Stir in the minced garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant.
- 4 Add the yak meat chunks and brown them on all sides.
- 5 Mix in the turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and cumin powder.
- 6 Pour in the water and bring the mixture to a boil.
- 7 Reduce the heat, cover, and let it simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the meat is tender.
- 8 Add the chopped seasonal greens and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
- 9 Season with salt to taste.
- 10 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.
Tips
For a richer flavor, marinate the yak meat with spices for an hour before cooking.