Fermented fish or Tungtap in Khasi and Ngari in Manipuri is quite common in the North East. A very simple recipe would be one as Chutney, which can be made in the comfort of your home.

Ingredients:

  • Fermented fish, 3-4 (buy here )
  • Dry king chilli (buy here ) or regular chillies
  • 1 large onion
  • Salt
  • 1 tomato (optional)
  • Half teaspoon of sichuan pepper or jaiur in Khasi (buy here )

    Directions:

  • Pan roast the fermented fish till brown in colour.
  • Pan roast the tomato, till all the skin is charred (optional)
  • Using mortar and pestle (or even a mixer), grind the onion, sichuan pepper and dry king chilli
  • When mashed, add the fermented fish and grind them all together with some salt.
  • Add the tomato option (also mashed) at this stage and grind them all together till it becomes a paste.

     Now you can have yourself some fermented fish chutney which you can enjoy alongside your meal for dinner or lunch!