Nga Atoiba Thongba

Nga Atoiba Thongba

Nga Atoiba Thongba

A traditional fish curry from Manipur, featuring fish simmered in a rich and spicy gravy with potatoes and indigenous herbs. It is best enjoyed with steamed rice.

Cuisines

Manipuri

Best for

Lunch Dinner

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Recipe

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

Ingredients

Fish 500 grams Fish , fresh, preferably Rohu or Catla
mustard oil 2 tablespoons Mustard oil
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
red chili powder 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
Cumin 1 teaspoon Cumin , seeds
Potato 1 cup Potato , peeled and cubed
Green Pea 1 cup Green Pea
water 2 cups Water
ginger-garlic paste 1 teaspoon Ginger-garlic paste
Green Chili 2 pieces Green Chili , slit
salt 1 teaspoon Salt
Cilantro 1 bunch Cilantro , chopped

Instructions

  1. 1 Clean the fish and cut it into medium-sized pieces.
  2. 2 Marinate the fish pieces with turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Set aside for 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Heat mustard oil in a pan until it starts to smoke, then reduce the heat.
  4. 4 Fry the marinated fish pieces until golden brown on both sides. Remove and set aside.
  5. 5 In the same pan, add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
  6. 6 Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté until the raw smell disappears.
  7. 7 Add the cubed potatoes and green peas, and sauté for 5 minutes.
  8. 8 Add water, slit green chilies, and salt. Bring it to a boil.
  9. 9 Add the fried fish pieces to the boiling mixture and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are cooked and the gravy thickens.
  10. 10 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.

Tips

For an authentic taste, use mustard oil and fresh fish. Adjust the chili according to your spice preference.