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🍲Assamese Pork Curry Recipe with Black Sesame Seeds (Til Gahori Recipe)

Assamese cuisine is known for its bold and earthy flavors. One of the most loved traditional pork dishes is Til Gahori, a delicious pork curry cooked with roasted black sesame seeds. The nutty taste of sesame combined with tender pork creates a rich and authentic flavor that pairs perfectly with steamed rice.

If you want to cook this traditional dish at home, follow this simple step-by-step recipe.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients 

  • 500g pork (belly, ribs or shoulder cut)
  • 3–4 tablespoons black sesame seeds
  • 2-3 medium onion (finely chopped or paste)
  • 1 teaspoon ginger paste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic paste
  • 2 tablespoons mustard oil
  • One table spoon cumin powder 
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 cup warm water

Optional Ingredients

  1. One teaspoon white vinegar 
  2. Fresh corriader leaves for garnish
  3. Green chilli as per taste

Preparation Time

15 minutes ⏱️

Cooking Time

40 minutes ⏱️

Total Time

55 minutes

Servings

4 people 🍽️

How to Cook Assamese Pork with Sesame Seeds

Step 1: Roast the Sesame Seeds

Heat a pan on low flame and dry roast the black sesame seeds until aromatic. Let them cool and grind them into a coarse paste.

Step 2: Prepare the Base

Heat mustard oil in a heavy pan. Add chopped onion and fry until golden brown.

Step 3: Add Aromatics

Add ginger paste and garlic paste. Cook for about 2 minutes until the raw smell disappears.

Step 4: Cook the Pork

Add the pork pieces to the pan. Cook on medium heat for 10–12 minutes while stirring occasionally.

Step 5: Add Sesame Paste

Add the crushed sesame paste and mix well with the pork. Pour in warm water and add salt to taste.

Step 6: Simmer the Curry

Cover the pan and let it cook on low heat for about 20–25 minutes until the pork becomes tender.

Step 7: Garnish and Serve

Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with steamed rice.

Cooking Tips

  • Use pork belly or shoulder for the best texture and flavor.
  • Cooking with mustard oil gives the dish its authentic Assamese taste.
  • Slow cooking helps the pork become tender and allows the sesame flavor to blend with the gravy.
  • Adding potatoes can make the curry more filling but may distort the taste of meat.
  • A little white vinegar, lemon juice or tomato can add a slight tangy variation.

Nutritional Benefits

Pork is a good source of protein, vitamins, and minerals. Sesame seeds are rich in healthy fats, antioxidants, and calcium, making this dish both tasty and nutritious.

Some of the best pork meat cuts to prefer authentic Assamese sesame pork curry include: 

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FAQ | Assamese pork curry

Til Gahori is a traditional Assamese pork dish cooked with roasted black sesame seeds, ginger, garlic, and mustard oil. It has a rich, nutty flavor and is commonly served with steamed rice.

Pork belly or pork shoulder is ideal for Til Gahori because these cuts have enough fat to keep the meat tender and flavorful during slow cooking.

Yes, white sesame seeds can be used, but black sesame seeds provide a stronger nutty flavor and are traditionally used in Assamese cooking.

This recipe usually takes about 15 minutes of preparation and 40 minutes of cooking, making the total time approximately 55 minutes.

It is commonly served with steamed rice or sticky rice.

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