
Manipuri Alu Kangmet
Dry potato curry tempered with mustard oil and Manipuri chilli. Fiery Meitei vegetarian side dish with rice.
Time 25 min · Serves 4 · 174 kcal · Imphal Valley, Manipur
Ingredients
Garnish
- Coriander Leaves (optional) (garnish) — 2 tbsp (chopped)
Main
- salt (optional) (whole)
- rice — 100 g (ground)
- Potato — 100 g (chopped)
Tempering
- Cumin Seeds — 1 tsp (whole)
- oil — 2 tbsp (whole)
Method
- Wash and prepare all ingredients for Manipuri Alu Kangmet. Chop vegetables, marinate protein if needed.
- Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin/mustard seeds for tempering.
- Add the main ingredient. Season with turmeric, salt, and spices.
- Stir fry on medium flame until cooked through and slightly crispy.
- Adjust salt and spices. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves. Serve hot.
Common questions
- How many calories in one plate of Manipuri Alu Kangmet?
- 174 kcal per plate.
- How much cooking time?
- 25 min — 10 min prep, 15 min cooking.
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