Authentic Manipuri Nga Atoiba Thongba with Warm Steamed Rice
Experience a fragrant and comforting fish curry from Manipur, prepared with mashed potatoes, local herbs, and gentle spices. This traditional dish offers a soothing broth that pairs wonderfully with warm steamed rice.
55min
Total Time
4
Servings
Manipuri
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Marinate the fish steaks with a pinch of salt and turmeric powder for 10 minutes.
2
Heat mustard oil in a heavy-bottomed pan until smoking, then lightly fry the fish pieces until golden. Remove and set aside.
3
In the same oil, sauté the chopped onions until translucent and fragrant.
4
Add the ginger paste, garlic paste, and slit green chilies, cooking for another minute until the raw aroma disappears.
5
Mash one boiled potato roughly and add it to the pan along with cumin powder and turmeric powder, stirring well.
6
Pour in the warm water, bring the mixture to a gentle boil, and let it simmer to form a light, aromatic broth.
7
Carefully slide the fried fish pieces into the boiling broth along with the remaining potato cut into chunks.
8
Cover and simmer on medium heat for about 10 minutes until the flavors meld and the fish is fully cooked.
9
Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro leaves and serve hot with a side of steaming white rice.
Ingredients
500g fresh river fish steaks, cleaned and washed
2 medium potatoes, peeled and boiled
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons mustard oil
1 teaspoon ginger paste
1 teaspoon garlic paste
2 green chilies, slit
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon cumin powder
Fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
Salt to taste
2 cups warm water
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