Name: Kang-layen Paaknam ( Pan Roasted Split Gill Mushroom) recipe by Shyamola Mayengbam at BetterButter
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Dried split gill mushroom- 1/2 cup; Dried shrimp-100 gms; Maroi Napaakpi (Hooker Chives) -1 cup (Cut into inch length); Onion - 1/2 cup (chopped); Ngari (fermented fish) - 7 pieces (steamed); Green chillies - 5-6 ( slit lengthwise); Ginger-1 tbsp; Turmeric (optional) - 1/2 tsp; Besan - 2 tbsp; Turmeric leaves - 4 nos.; Banana leaves - To wrap; Salt - to taste

ABOUT Kang-layen Paaknam ( Pan Roasted Split Gill Mushroom) RECIPE

This mushroom is known to have many medicinal values.It also enhances immune system in our body.

Ingredients Serving: 4

Dried split gill mushroom- 1/2 cup
Dried shrimp-100 gms
Maroi Napaakpi (Hooker Chives) -1 cup (Cut into inch length)
Onion - 1/2 cup (chopped)
Ngari (fermented fish) - 7 pieces (steamed)
Green chillies - 5-6 ( slit lengthwise)
Ginger-1 tbsp
Turmeric (optional) - 1/2 tsp
Besan - 2 tbsp
Turmeric leaves - 4 nos.
Banana leaves - To wrap
Salt - to taste

Instructions

Soak the dried mushroom in room temperature water for 15-30 mins or until it becomes soft.
Wash them several times to remove any dirt present in mushroom and pressure cooked with water upto 4 whistles.
Remove from flame.
When it cools down, squeeze out the excess water from the mushroom and keep it aside.
Take a bowl and mashed together the steamed fremented fish, green chillies, mushroom,napaakpi,red chilli,turmeric powder, ginger, besan and add little water to stick together.
Transfer the mashed ingredients onto the prepared turmeric leaves and try to shape it in square or round and wrap nicely.
Take few banana leaves and wrap it again as a second layer.
Now pan roast it on low flame turning sides till the leaves turn into brownish colour. (It might take 40-45 mins)
Remove from fire.Let it cool.Unwrap it.
Cut it into any shape you like.I cut it into traingle shape.
Transfer it onto a plate and serve it with some salad or have it with nice cup of tea.

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