Eromba
 A vegetarian type of eromba with stink bean as its main ingredient | |
| Alternative names | Eronba, erolba |
|---|---|
| Type | Chutney |
| Place of origin | India |
| Region or state | Manipur |
Eromba (Meitei: ꯏꯔꯣꯝꯕ) is an ethnic dish of the Meitei community of Manipur, India.[1]
History
The word "eromba" comes from "eeru taana lonba", a Meitei term for a liquid that is mixed.[2]
Preparation
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
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.