Chakluk
Veg
Vegan
A traditional Manipuri rice dish often mixed with vegetables, herbs, and sometimes meat or fish. It is a wholesome and nutritious meal.
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Recipe
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 40 min
Total: 60 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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1 cup | Basmati rice |
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1 tablespoon | Ghee |
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1 teaspoon | Cumin , seeds |
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1 cup | Vegetable , mixed (carrot, peas, beans) |
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1 teaspoon | Salt |
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2 cups | Water |
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1 small | Onion , finely chopped |
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1 teaspoon | Ginger-garlic paste |
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1 pinch | Turmeric powder |
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1 pinch | Black Pepper , to taste |
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2 tablespoons | Cilantro , fresh, chopped |
Instructions
- 1 Wash and soak the basmati rice for 20 minutes, then drain.
- 2 Heat ghee in a pot over medium heat.
- 3 Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
- 4 Add the chopped onion and sauté until golden brown.
- 5 Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and cook for another minute.
- 6 Add the mixed vegetables and sauté for 3-4 minutes.
- 7 Add turmeric powder, salt, and black pepper, and mix well.
- 8 Add the soaked rice and gently stir to combine with the vegetables.
- 9 Pour in the water and bring to a boil.
- 10 Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer until the rice is cooked and water is absorbed, about 15-20 minutes.
- 11 Turn off the heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes.
- 12 Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with fresh coriander before serving.
Tips
For extra flavour, use whole spices like cloves and bay leaf in the ghee before adding onions.