Manipur Chagem Pomba Fermented Soybean Leaf Herb Mash Meitei

Method

1. 1

   Roast green chillies directly over a gas flame until blistered. Cool and chop roughly.

2. 2

   Boil potatoes and beans separately until completely soft.

3. 3

   Drain. Mash coarsely — keeping texture, not smooth.

4. 4

   Add the hawai jaang (fermented soybean) to the mashed vegetables.

5. 5

   Mix thoroughly — the soybean provides the umami seasoning.

6. 6

   Add the roasted chopped green chillies.

7. 7

   Add mustard oil. Mix well.

8. 8

   Taste before adding salt — hawai jaang is quite salty.

9. 9

   Add maroi nakuppi or spring onion. Mix.

10. 10

    Serve at room temperature alongside steamed rice.