Maroi Nakuppi Thongba

A vegetarian dish made using stir fried Chinese Chives

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Main Dish

Vegetarian

Kanglei

Curry

One Pan

Spicy

Maroi Nakuppi Thongba

Monday, March 25, 2024 By : Lukthel /

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A vegetarian dish made using stir fried Chinese Chives

19 Ingredients
45 Mins
4 People

Maroi Thongba is a traditional Manipuri dish that showcases the culinary heritage of the region. It features Maroi Nakuppi, or Chinese chives, cooked in a savory broth seasoned with aromatic spices. The dish is known for its distinctive flavor profile, combining the fresh taste of Maroi Nakuppi with the richness of the broth. Maroi Thongba is often enjoyed as a side dish with rice or bread, making it a popular choice for meals in Manipur. Its simple yet satisfying taste makes it a beloved favorite among locals and visitors alike.

Maroi Nakuppi Thongba

Preparation Time
15 minutes

Cook Time
30 minutes

Total Time
45 minutes

Servings
4 servings

Ingredients
19 ingredients

Directions
13 steps

Ingredients

Primary

	2 cups, chopped - Maroi Nakuppi (Chinese Chives)
	1, peed and cubed - Potato
	1/2 cup - Goundnut
	1/2 bowl (15-20 numbers) - Bori (Black Lentils Nuggets)
	1 small size, crushed - Ginger
	10 flakes - Garlic Ginger garlic paste can be used with 1/2 tbsp
	1 medium size, sliced - Onion
	6 tbsp - Oil
	1 tsp - Chilli powder
	1 tsp - Coriander seeds powder
	1 tsp - Machal (Spice mix) ½ tsp coriander seeds 4 black peppercorns ¼ tsp cumin seeds A pinch of carom seeds
	1/2 tsp - Turmeric powder
	5, slit lengthwise - Green chilli
	As required - Salt
	2, shreded - Bay leaves
	1 pinch - Asafoetida
	1/2 handful - Cilantro leaves
	1 tsp, crushed - Hooker chives roots
	3 pieces - Citrus Latipes (Heiribob)

Directions

1
Heat the oil (3 tbsp) in a pan till smoking.
2
Stir fry the groundnuts for about 2 minute and take out immediately in a bowl.
3
Again stir fry the Bori (Black Lentils Nuggets) till it turns to slightly brown colors and take out in a bowl.
4
Fry the chillies if red chillies are used for 1/2 a minute.
5
Add the remaining 3 tbsp oil or required amount and heat it till smoking.
6
Add the bay leaves, add asafoetida, once they splutter, pour the sliced onions.
7
Once the onions turn translucent, add the ginger garlic paste. Hooker chives roots can be added.
8
Introduce the whole cumin seeds and powdered spices and give a thorough stir.
9
Add the maroi nakuppi, potatoes, fried peanuts, heiribob, green chilli or red chilli and boris and give all the ingredients a good stir.
10
Keeping the flame simmering, cook for 2 mins.
11
Season it with turmeric powder, chilli powder and salt to taste.
12
Pour 1 cup of water. Give a good stir occasionally and cook for a for 10 minutes.
13
Garnish with chopped cilantro leaves. Maroi thongba is ready to serve.