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. ( Buy here )
  • Chillies or Dried king chili ( buy here ) 
  • Onions
  • Salt
  • Tomatoes/Tree tomatoes ( as an option )
  • Sichuan or schezwan or jaiur in Khasi ( Buy here )

    Directions:
  • Pan roast the fermented fish till brown in color.
  • Pan roast some tomatoes/tree tomatoes. 
  • Using mortar and pestle (or even a mixer), grind onions, salt, and chillies. You can even try dry king chilies if you like your heat!
  • When mashed, add the fermented fish and grind them all together with some salt.
  • Add the tomatoes/tree tomatoes and ground 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.