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A vegetarian type of eromba with stink bean as its main ingredient | |
Alternative names | Eronba, erolba |
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Type | Chutney |
Place of origin | India |
Region or state | Manipur |
Eromba (Meitei: ꯏꯔꯣꯝꯕ) is an ethnic dish of the Meitei community of Manipur, India.
History
The word "eromba" comes from "eeru taana lonba", a Meitei term for a liquid that is mixed.
Preparation
The vegetables (such as potatoes and garlic), spices (such as chilies) and herbs are boiled with or without ngari, a fermented fish product, then smashed with hands, whisked with a whisker or blend with a blender.
See also
References
- "Manipuris starved of traditional dishes in Delhi Bhavans : 21st sep11 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net.
- "Eromba: the popular Manipuri delicacy". foodiestreasure.com.
- "Ngari: an indigenous fermented fish product from Manipur". e-pao.net.