Laphu Tharo Kangou

Stir fry Banana flowers

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Side Dish

Healthy

Kanglei

Stir-Fry

One Pan

Spicy

Laphu Tharo Kangou

Tuesday, February 13, 2024 By : Lukthel / Source / Credit Link :

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Stir fry Banana flowers

11 Ingredients
35 Mins
4 People

Laphu Tharo Kangou is a flavorful Manipuri dish featuring stir-fried banana flowers cooked in a traditional local style. The banana flowers, known as "Laphu Tharo," are sliced and stir-fried with a blend of aromatic spices and local ingredients, creating a delicious and fragrant dish. This culinary masterpiece highlights the rich flavors of Manipuri cuisine and the art of using locally available ingredients to create mouthwatering dishes. Laphu Tharo Kangou is a popular choice among locals and visitors alike, offering a unique and authentic taste of Manipur's culinary heritage.
Laphu tharo or banana flower is used in making salad, paaknam, curry and also in kangou. It is regarded to be a good blood purifier and is usually recommended for people experiencing change of climate.

Laphu Tharo Kangou

Preparation Time
10 minutes

Cook Time
25 minutes

Total Time
35 minutes

Servings
4 servings

Ingredients
11 ingredients

Directions
4 steps

Ingredients

Primary

	4 cup, chopped - Laphu Tharo (Banana Flower)
	5, slit lengthwise - Green Chillies
	4 tbsp - Oil
	1, shredded - Bay Leaves
	1, chopped - Onion
	1 piece, crushed - Ginger
	10 pieces, crushed - Garlic
	1 tsp - Coriander powder
	1/2 tsp - Turmeric powder
	1/2 cup, chopped - CIlantro leaves
	To Taste - Salt

Directions

1
In a wok, heat the oil till smoking.
2
Add bay leaves, onion, ginger, garlic, stir and cook till onions become translucent. Add coriander powder, turmeric and green chillies stir it well.
3
Now add chopped banana flowers, stir and close the wok for a while. Add salt and cook till done on low flame.
4
Garnish with chopped cilantro leaves.