Chakluk Chamthong

Chakluk Chamthong

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

Recipe

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Total: 45 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

1 cup green leafy vegetables (such as spinach or mustard greens)
1 cup chopped seasonal vegetables (like pumpkin, beans, or carrots)
1 medium potato, peeled and cubed
1 medium tomato, chopped
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups water
1 tablespoon mustard oil
1 inch ginger, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 pieces green chilies, slit
1 bay leaf
1 cup fresh coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat mustard oil in a pot over medium heat.
  2. 2 Add bay leaf, ginger, and garlic; sauté until fragrant.
  3. 3 Add the chopped tomato and cook until it softens.
  4. 4 Stir in the turmeric powder and salt.
  5. 5 Add the cubed potato and other chopped vegetables, stir well.
  6. 6 Pour in the water and bring to a boil.
  7. 7 Reduce the heat and let it simmer until the vegetables are cooked through.
  8. 8 Add the green leafy vegetables and green chilies. Cook for another 5 minutes.
  9. 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.