Eromba

Summary

Eromba (Meitei: ꯏꯔꯣꯝꯕ) is an ethnic dish of the Meitei community of Manipur, India.[1]

Eromba
A vegetarian type of eromba with stink bean as its main ingredient
Alternative namesEronba, erolba
TypeChutney
Place of originIndia
Region or stateManipur
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History edit

The word "eromba" comes from "eeru taana lonba", a Meitei term for a liquid that is mixed.[2]

Preparation edit

The vegetables (such as potatoes and garlic), spices (such as chilies) and herbs are boiled with or without ngari, a fermented fish product,[3] then smashed with hands, whisked with a whisker or blend with a blender.

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ "Manipuris starved of traditional dishes in Delhi Bhavans : 21st sep11 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net.
  2. ^ "Eromba: the popular Manipuri delicacy". foodiestreasure.com.
  3. ^ "Ngari: an indigenous fermented fish product from Manipur". e-pao.net.