Name: Moorgi Bhapa
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 27 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: Serves 6
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; ½ cup fresh or frozen coconut; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 2 pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch pieces; ¼ cup mustard oil; 1 tablespoon chopped basil; 1 tablespoon chopped garlic; 3 or 4 green chilies; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon or Meyer lemon juice; 2 tomatoes, chopped; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger

Preparation info

Serves
6

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
40 min

Appears in

Instant Indian

By Rinku Bhattacharya

Published 2018

About

Steaming chicken or fish is common along the east and northeast of India. The meat or fish is usually wrapped in banana leaves or placed in a bamboo tray, which itself imparts a unique flavor to the food. The forests of northeastern India also offer a prolific assortment of herbs and unique spices. Inspired by the technique and flavor profiles of the region, I created this recipe with readily available ingredients.