Kanghou

Stir fried mixed vegetables of your choice

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Side Dish

Vegetarian

Kanglei

Curry

One Pan

Spicy

Kanghou

Tuesday, October 24, 2023 By : KH MATHOU Source / Credit Link :

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Stir fried mixed vegetables of your choice

11 Ingredients
35 Mins
4 People

"Kangou" or "Kanghou" in Manipuri cuisine typically refers to a type of curry which means dry fried. Manipuri cuisine is known for its diverse use of ingredients and unique preparation methods, and kangou dishes are no exception. These dishes often feature a combination of fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices, creating a rich and flavorful curry.
There are various types of kangou in Manipuri cuisine, with the choice of ingredients and preparation methods varying based on the specific recipe. Kangou are usually made with vegetables, herbs and leaves.
Kangou dishes are often served with rice, which is a staple in Manipuri meals. The use of fresh, locally sourced ingredients and the skillful blending of spices and herbs contribute to the unique and diverse flavors of Manipuri kangou dishes. These dishes are not only a delight for the taste buds but also a reflection of Manipur's rich culinary traditions.
In this recipe we will use Cauliflower, Potato and Peas as main ingredient vegetables. You can add vegetables of your choice.

Kanghou

Preparation Time
15 minutes

Cook Time
20 minutes

Total Time
35 minutes

Servings
4 servings

Ingredients
11 ingredients

Directions
5 steps

Ingredients

Primary

	1 medium size - Cauliflower washed and cut into bite sized pieces.
	1 medium size - Potato
	30 grams - Peas
	1 tbsp - Jeera powder
	1 sp - Chili flakes
	1 sp - Chili flakes
	as required to taste - Salt
	1 sp - Haldi powder for color
	2 pieces - Coriander leaves
	3 tbsp - Oil (preferably refined)
	1 tbsp - Ginger garlic paste

Directions

1
Heat up the oil in a deep fry pan/wok in medium flame and stir fry the onion and the ginger-garlic paste and stir continuously. One minute later, add jeera powder and keep stiring until it turns golden.
2
Add potatoes now and cook under closed lid for 3 mins occasionally stiring every min to check sticking to the pan. ( Potatoes take longer to cook).
3
Now add the cauliflower and peas and stir them together. You may now add haldi powder (just a tiny amount for color) and chili flakes for a bit of spiciness according to your preference.
4
Cook it for 5-6 more minutes under closed lid without forgetting to stir every few minutes until the vegetables become soft. Add salt now to taste.
5
Now, add the coriander leaves to garnish and serve it on a plate.