Tripura Singju Raw Vegetable Fermented Fish Fresh Crunchy Salad

Method

1. 1

   Prepare all vegetables: shred cabbage finely.

2. 2

   Slice banana flower inner petals thinly (soak in cold water with lemon juice to prevent browning). Slice lotus stem into thin rounds. Cut water spinach stems into 4 cm lengths. All vegetables are used raw — no cooking.

3. 3

   Roast the berma piece in a dry pan or over a flame for 2 minutes.

4. 4

   Cool. Grind to a coarse powder in a mortar — not completely fine.

5. 5

   In a wide bowl combine all the prepared raw vegetables.

6. 6

   Add finely chopped fresh chillies and the ground berma powder. Toss well.

7. 7

   Add mustard oil and lemon juice. Toss again.

8. 8

   Taste before adding salt — berma is very salty and salt may not be needed.

9. 9

   Add fresh coriander and spring onion. Toss once more.

10. 10

    Serve immediately — this is a fresh preparation that loses texture and vibrancy if it sits for too long.