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

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.