Chengem Pomba

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Ingredients

1 cup	green leafy vegetables (such as spinach or mustard greens)
1/2 cup	fermented fish (ngari)
1 cup	assorted seasonal vegetables (such as pumpkin, potatoes, or beans)
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
2 cups	water
2 tablespoons	rice flour
—	salt to taste
2 tablespoons	mustard oil
2 cloves	garlic, crushed
2	green chilies, slit

Instructions

1. 1 Wash and chop the green leafy vegetables and seasonal vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
2. 2 In a pot, add water and bring it to a boil.
3. 3 Add the chopped vegetables, fermented fish, turmeric powder, and salt to the boiling water.
4. 4 Cook the mixture on medium heat until the vegetables are tender.
5. 5 In a small bowl, mix the rice flour with a little water to form a smooth paste.
6. 6 Slowly add the rice flour paste to the pot while stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
7. 7 Reduce the heat and let the mixture simmer for about 10 minutes until it thickens.
8. 8 In a separate pan, heat mustard oil and add crushed garlic and slit green chilies.
9. 9 Fry until the garlic is golden brown and then pour this tempering over the cooked vegetable mixture.
10. 10 Stir well and let it simmer for another 5 minutes.
11. 11 Serve hot with steamed rice.