Maroi Thongba

Maroi Thongba

Maroi Thongba

Veg Vegan

A light and nutritious stew made with maroi (garlic chives) and potatoes, spiced with indigenous herbs. It's a comforting dish often served with rice.

Cuisines

Manipuri

Best for

Lunch Dinner

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Recipe

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Total: 35 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Chive 1 bunch Chive , chopped
Paneer 100 grams Paneer , cubed
Milk 1 cup Milk , full-fat
mustard oil 1 tablespoon Mustard oil
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
Cumin 1 teaspoon Cumin , seeds
Garlic 2 cloves Garlic , finely chopped
Onion 1 small Onion , thinly sliced
salt 1 to taste Salt
Black Pepper 1 to taste Black Pepper , to taste

Instructions

  1. 1 Wash and finely chop the maroi nakuppi (chives) and set aside.
  2. 2 Cut the paneer into small cubes.
  3. 3 Heat mustard oil in a pan over medium heat.
  4. 4 Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
  5. 5 Add finely chopped garlic and onion, sauté until golden brown.
  6. 6 Add turmeric powder and stir well.
  7. 7 Add the paneer cubes and fry for a few minutes until they are lightly golden.
  8. 8 Pour in the milk and bring to a gentle simmer.
  9. 9 Add the chopped maroi nakuppi and stir well.
  10. 10 Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  11. 11 Cook until the milk reduces slightly and the chives are tender.
  12. 12 Serve hot with steamed rice.

Tips

For a richer flavor, you can add a small amount of ghee at the end of cooking.