Assamese Xutuli Bhaji
Xutuli Bhaji is a traditional Assamese Fern dish from the northeastern India, made with the leaves of the xutuli plant, a type of fern. It is usually prepared with chopped xutuli leaves mixed with spices and then boiled or steamed to produce a vegetable dish that is typically served with fish or meat.
Equipment
- 1 Large pan
Ingredients
- 1 Bunch Xutuli Leaves
- 1 pc Onion Chopped
- 2 Cloves Garlic Minced
- 1 pc Tomato Chopped
- 1 pc Green Chilli Chopped
- 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
- 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
- 2 pcs Dried Red Chilli
- 1 tsp Mustard Seeds (Sarso)
- 1 tsp Cumin Seeds (Jeera)
- Salt to Taste
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add the mustard seeds, dried red chilies, and cumin seeds, and cook until they start to crackle.
- Add the onion, garlic, green chili, and tomato and cook until the onion is soft and translucent.
- Add the chopped xutuli leaves, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt to the pan.
- Stir everything together and cook for about 5 minutes, or until the xutuli leaves are tender.
- Serve hot with rice or roti, along with fish or meat of your choice.