Maroi Nakuppi Kanghou

Maroi Nakuppi Kanghou

Maroi Nakuppi Kanghou

Veg Vegan

A stir-fried dish made with Maroi Nakuppi (garlic chives) and various vegetables or meat. It is a flavorful side dish often served alongside rice.

Cuisines

Manipuri

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Recipe

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

Ingredients

1 bunch maroi nakuppi (Chinese chives)
200 grams pork, sliced
1 medium onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons mustard oil
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon red chili powder
salt to taste

Instructions

  1. 1 Wash the Maroi Nakuppi thoroughly and chop it into 1-inch pieces.
  2. 2 Heat mustard oil in a pan over medium heat until it starts to smoke.
  3. 3 Add the sliced onions and minced garlic, sauté until the onions turn translucent.
  4. 4 Add the sliced pork to the pan and stir-fry until it is browned on all sides.
  5. 5 Sprinkle turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt over the pork, mixing well to coat the pieces.
  6. 6 Add the chopped Maroi Nakuppi to the pan and stir to combine with the pork and spices.
  7. 7 Cover the pan and let it cook on low heat for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pork is tender and the flavors are well combined.
  8. 8 Remove the lid and increase the heat to medium-high, stir-frying for another 2-3 minutes to evaporate any excess moisture.
  9. 9 Serve hot with steamed rice.

Tips

For a vegetarian version, replace pork with diced potatoes or mushrooms.