Chikhvi 

A number of Tripura dishes are prepared without oil. Chikhvi is the typical dish of the state made of bamboo shoots and pork.

Ingredients:

• 500 gm bamboo shoots (peeled and chopped)
• 250 gm pork
• 150 gm jack fruits seed (soaked, peeled and halved)
• 150 gm green papaya
• 2 teaspoon baking soda
• 5 green chillies
• 2 teaspoon ginger paste
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 cup of rice flour paste
• 10 fresh lemon leaves (chopped)

Preparation:

1. Add baking soda in a pan full of water and boil for sometime.
2. Add all other ingredients, cover the lid and cook for 20-25 minutes.
3. Add fresh lemon leaved and cook uncovered for sometime more.
4. Serve hot with Plain rice.

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