Baanhgajor Lagot Kukura (Chicken with Bamboo Shoot)
A delicious Assamese dish featuring chicken cooked with bamboo shoots and a blend of spices, offering a unique sweet and spicy flavor.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3small onions
- 2tspginger garlic paste
- 1tspsalt
- 1tsppepper
- 2tspchilli powder
- 1/2tsphaldi
- 1tspdhania powder
- 2medium tomatoes
- 1tbspSsamjang
- 300gchicken
- 1cupwater
- 1bunch coriander
Additional Ingredients
- 1cupshredded bamboo shoots
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
168.8kcal (8.44%)
Protein
15.5g (31%)
Carbs
11.3g (4.09%)
Sugars
1.3g (2.5%)
Healthy Fat
3.8g
Unhealthy Fat
2.0g
% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet
How to make Baanhgajor Lagot Kukura (Chicken with Bamboo Shoot)
Cooking Instructions
Finely chop the onions and set them aside.
In a pan, add the ginger garlic paste, chopped onions, salt, pepper, chilli powder, haldi, and dhania powder.
Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften.
Add the chicken and shredded bamboo shoots to the pan.
Once the chicken releases its juices, add water and stir.
Cover the pan and cook for 15-20 minutes.
Garnish with fresh coriander before serving.
Nutrition (per serving)
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
168.8kcal (8.44%)
Protein
15.5g (31%)
Carbs
11.3g (4.09%)
Sugars
1.3g (2.5%)
Healthy Fat
3.8g
Unhealthy Fat
2.0g
% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet
Tips & Tricks
For an extra depth of flavor, marinate the chicken in the spices for a few hours before cooking.
Adjust the level of chilli powder according to your spice preference.
FAQS
Can I use frozen chicken for this recipe?
Yes, you can use frozen chicken, but ensure it is fully thawed before cooking.
What can I substitute for bamboo shoots?
You can use sliced water chestnuts or omit them if unavailable.
Is this dish spicy?
The dish has a mild to moderate spice level, which can be adjusted by altering the amount of chilli powder.
Can I make this dish vegetarian?
Yes, you can substitute chicken with tofu or vegetables for a vegetarian version.
What is Ssamjang?
Ssamjang is a Korean dipping sauce made from a mixture of doenjang (fermented soybean paste) and gochujang (red chili paste), adding a sweet and spicy flavor.
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