Manipur Ikaithabi Yardlong Bean Ngari Dry Stir Meitei

Method

1. 1

   Roast ngari pieces 2 minutes. Pound to a paste.

2. 2

   Roast green chillies over flame until blistered. Roughly chop.

3. 3

   Heat 1 tbsp mustard oil to smoking in a pan.

4. 4

   Reduce to medium-high. Add sliced garlic — fry 1 minute until golden.

5. 5

   Add yardlong beans. Add turmeric. Toss on high heat for 2 minutes.

6. 6

   Add pounded ngari paste and roasted chopped chillies.

7. 7

   Toss well to coat all the beans.

8. 8

   Cook on medium-high heat for 6 to 8 minutes, tossing regularly, until beans are cooked through but still slightly crisp.

9. 9

   This is a completely dry preparation — no water is added.

10. 10

    Taste before adding salt.

11. 11

    Serve with steamed rice.