
Appetizers & nibbles
Bhutuwa (spicy fried meat)
A stir-fry of pork or goat meat or offal, cut into small pieces and seared with chilli, cumin and onion until golden and crispy. It is a much-loved snack and festive dish in the hills.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
On the side
Instructions
- Cut the meat into pieces about 2 cm wide, and peel the onions, garlic and chillies. Finely chop the onion, garlic and ginger.
- Mix the meat with the salt, chilli powder, cumin and half of the garam masala. Let it marinate for 15 minutes.
- Heat the oil in a large pan and fry the meat over high heat, stirring, until well browned and starting to crisp, about 10 minutes.
- Add the chopped onion, garlic and ginger and fry them for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the green chillies cut into thin rounds and cook for 3 more minutes over medium-high heat.
- Sprinkle over the rest of the garam masala, mix well, then serve hot, topped with coriander and a drizzle of lemon.
Variations and tips
Vegetarian version. Replace the meat with potatoes or textured soy, adjusting the cooking time.
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Original Ecomely recipe.

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