Pork and Saag Recipe||Chicken Karchimarchi with rice cooking in nepali village style

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu provides a vegetarian option that is more affordable.

mustard greens

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: kale

Spinach is widely available and offers similar flavors.

ghee

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: butter

Olive oil is a healthier fat alternative.

green chili

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: jalapeño

Bell pepper offers sweetness without heat.

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

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic, ginger, and green chili; cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

Add diced pork and brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Sprinkle in turmeric, cumin, and coriander; stir to coat the meat evenly.

Pour in water and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes until pork is tender.

Incorporate chopped mustard greens and diced tomato; cook for an additional 10-15 minutes until greens are wilted.

Season with salt and pepper to taste; stir in lemon juice before serving.

Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot.

Cooking Techniques

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