Nga Ashinba

Nga Ashinba

Nga Ashinba

A traditional fish curry made with fresh fish, local spices, and herbs, creating a flavorful and aromatic dish that's integral to Manipuri meals.

Cuisines

Manipuri

Best for

Lunch Dinner

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Recipe

Prep: 20 min Cook: 40 min Total: 60 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Black Gram 1 cup Black Gram , whole
Mustard Leaf 1 cup Mustard Leaf , chopped
water 1 cup Water
mustard oil 1 tablespoon Mustard oil
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
red chili powder 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
salt Salt , to taste

Instructions

  1. 1 Wash the black gram thoroughly and soak it in water for about 4 hours.
  2. 2 Drain the water and grind the soaked black gram into a coarse paste.
  3. 3 Chop the mustard leaves finely and set aside.
  4. 4 In a pan, heat the mustard oil until it starts to smoke slightly.
  5. 5 Add the turmeric powder and red chili powder to the oil and sauté for a few seconds.
  6. 6 Add the ground black gram paste to the pan and cook on medium heat, stirring continuously.
  7. 7 Once the paste starts to thicken, add the chopped mustard leaves and mix well.
  8. 8 Pour in the water and add salt to taste.
  9. 9 Cook the mixture on low heat until the mustard leaves are tender and the flavors are well combined.
  10. 10 Serve hot with steamed rice.

Tips

For a richer flavor, you can add a pinch of asafoetida (hing) while sautéing the spices.