Tripura Chicken Berma Tribal Style Boiled Forest Herb Curry

Method

1. 1

   Roast the berma piece in a dry pan for 2 minutes. Pound to a rough paste.

2. 2

   Place chicken pieces in a pot with 2 cups cold water.

3. 3

   Add sliced ginger, crushed garlic, whole green chillies, bruised lemongrass and turmeric.

4. 4

   Bring to a boil. Skim any white foam from the surface.

5. 5

   Add the pounded berma paste. Stir.

6. 6

   Reduce to medium heat. Cook uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes until chicken is completely cooked through and tender.

7. 7

   The broth will be clear, aromatic and flavoured by the berma.

8. 8

   Taste and add salt only if needed — the berma provides significant saltiness.

9. 9

   Garnish with fresh coriander and chopped spring onion herb.

10. 10

    Serve in bowls with the thin flavoured broth poured over steamed rice alongside the chicken pieces.