Aloo Kanghou
Veg
Vegan
A delicious stir-fried potato dish, seasoned with traditional spices and often enjoyed as a side with rice or as a snack.
Cuisines
Manipuri
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Snacks
Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 40 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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3 medium | Potato , peeled and cubed |
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2 tablespoons | Mustard oil |
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1 teaspoon | Turmeric powder |
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1 teaspoon | Red chili powder |
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1 cup | Green Bean , chopped |
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1 teaspoon | Cumin , seeds |
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2 cloves | Garlic , finely chopped |
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1 inch | Ginger , finely chopped |
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1 teaspoon | Salt |
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2 cups | Water |
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1 handful | Cilantro , chopped |
Instructions
- 1 Peel and cube the potatoes into bite-sized pieces.
- 2 Heat mustard oil in a pan until it starts to smoke, then reduce the heat.
- 3 Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
- 4 Add finely chopped garlic and ginger, sauté until golden brown.
- 5 Add the potatoes and stir-fry for 5 minutes on medium heat.
- 6 Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
- 7 Add the green beans and stir-fry for another 3 minutes.
- 8 Pour in the water and bring to a boil.
- 9 Reduce the heat, cover, and let it simmer until the potatoes are tender and the water has evaporated.
- 10 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.
Tips
For a smokier flavor, allow the mustard oil to reach its smoking point before adding other ingredients.