Khamen Ashinba Kanghou

Khamen Ashinba Kanghou

Khamen Ashinba Kanghou

A spicy stir-fry made with fermented fish and an assortment of vegetables, giving it a robust and tangy flavor that's a staple in Manipuri households.

Cuisines

Manipuri

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Recipe

Prep: 15 min Cook: 45 min Total: 60 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Fermented Bamboo Shoot 200 grams Fermented Bamboo Shoot , Khamen Ashinba
Pork 150 grams Pork , cut into small pieces
Pea 1 cup Pea , fresh, green
Potato 1 cup Potato , diced
mustard oil 2 tablespoons Mustard oil
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
red chili powder 2 teaspoons Red chili powder
Cumin 1 teaspoon Cumin , seeds
Garlic 3 cloves Garlic , minced
Ginger 1 inch Ginger , grated
Green Chili 2 pieces Green Chili , slit
water 1 cup Water
salt Salt , to taste
Cilantro Cilantro , fresh, for garnish

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat mustard oil in a pan until it starts to smoke slightly.
  2. 2 Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
  3. 3 Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and slit green chilies. Sauté until fragrant.
  4. 4 Add the pork pieces and cook until they are browned on all sides.
  5. 5 Stir in the turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt.
  6. 6 Add the diced potatoes and fresh green peas, mixing well with the spices.
  7. 7 Add the Khamen Ashinba (fermented bamboo shoot) and mix thoroughly.
  8. 8 Pour in the water and bring the mixture to a boil.
  9. 9 Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover the pan, and cook until the pork and potatoes are tender.
  10. 10 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.

Tips

Adjust the amount of fermented bamboo shoot according to your preference for tanginess.