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The mushroom found in the field is called Khukuri in the indigenous language. This khukuri has different names as small, large and medium

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Khukuri

Fried pork

Alipurduar: The people of the tribal community eat the mushrooms not bought from the market, but the mushrooms collected from the field and fried. This delicious fry is called Khukuri Fry.

Mushrooms found in the field Aboriginal people The language is called Khukuri. This khukuri has different names as small, large and medium. At this time, small frogs are found. It may seem that these frogs found in the field are poisonous or not? A tribal youth answered that question. He said, we eat very little marketed mushrooms. We bring mushrooms collected from the field and cook them. After collecting these mushrooms, we pick them. The ones that turn black at the bottom are discarded and the rest are cooked.

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Mushrooms have to be picked the day before for frying the khukuri. Soak the mushrooms in warm water before going to bed at night. In the morning, discard the water and clean the mushrooms again in water. Then it has to be cut. Besides, potatoes and onions should be cut thinly. When the oil gets hot in the pan, add the cumin seeds. After that, onions and chillies should be fried. Then fry the potatoes and add the mushrooms. Then add turmeric and salt. When the fry turns red, remove it. This khukuri fry is very popular.

Ananya Dey

Location :

Kolkata, West Bengal

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