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Doh Neiiong

Meghalaya's famous pork in black sesame paste — earthy, smoky and best enjoyed with Jadoh.

Ingredients

• 750 g pork with fat, cubed
• 5 tbsp black sesame seeds
• 2 onions, chopped
• 1 tbsp ginger paste
• 1 tbsp garlic paste
• ½ tsp turmeric powder
• 3 green chillies
• 1 tsp black pepper
• salt to taste

Method

1. Dry roast sesame seeds till they pop. Grind with a little water to a smooth black paste.
2. Cook pork in a dry pan on medium till the fat renders, about 15 minutes.
3. Add onions, ginger, garlic and turmeric. Fry till golden.
4. Add the sesame paste, chillies, pepper, salt and 1 cup water.
5. Cover and simmer 25 minutes till the pork is tender and the gravy thick.
6. Serve with Jadoh or steamed rice.

Tip: Khasi cooks often sieve the sesame paste with water for a silkier gravy.