A Winter Evening with pork and Mustard Greens: Authentic Manipuri Homestyle Cooking

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu provides a vegetarian option and is often less expensive.

mustard greens

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: collard greens

Spinach is widely available and offers similar texture.

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic, ginger, and green chilies; cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.

Add pork pieces and sear until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Sprinkle in turmeric, cumin, coriander, and red chili powder; stir to coat the pork.

Pour in water, cover, and simmer on low heat for 30 minutes until pork is tender.

Incorporate chopped mustard greens, cover, and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes until greens are wilted.

Stir in garam masala and lemon juice; adjust seasoning with salt as needed.

Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

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