Chakluk Chamthong
Veg
Vegan
A mild and soothing vegetable stew, cooked with seasonal greens and a touch of fermented bamboo shoot for added depth.
Cuisines
Manipuri
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
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Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 30 min
Total: 45 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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1 cup | Leafy Vegetable , green (such as spinach or mustard greens) |
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1 cup | Vegetable , chopped seasonal |
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1 medium | Potato , peeled and cubed |
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1 medium | Tomato , chopped |
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1 teaspoon | Turmeric powder |
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1 teaspoon | Salt |
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2 cups | Water |
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1 tablespoon | Mustard oil |
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1 inch | Ginger , finely chopped |
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2 cloves | Garlic , finely chopped |
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2 pieces | Green Chili , slit |
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1 | Bay Leaf |
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1 cup | Cilantro , chopped |
Instructions
- 1 Heat mustard oil in a pot over medium heat.
- 2 Add bay leaf, ginger, and garlic; sauté until fragrant.
- 3 Add the chopped tomato and cook until it softens.
- 4 Stir in the turmeric powder and salt.
- 5 Add the cubed potato and other chopped vegetables, stir well.
- 6 Pour in the water and bring to a boil.
- 7 Reduce the heat and let it simmer until the vegetables are cooked through.
- 8 Add the green leafy vegetables and green chilies. Cook for another 5 minutes.
- 9 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.
Tips
For a more authentic taste, you can add fermented fish (ngari) or dried fish while cooking.