Oct 6, 2024, 11:08 PM IST

8 local dishes to try in Manipur

Shweta Singh

A popular dish made with boiled vegetables and fermented fish (Ngari), spiced with chilies and mashed together. It's a tangy, pungent delicacy enjoyed with rice.

Eromba

A healthy, spicy salad made from finely chopped vegetables like cabbage, banana flower, and coriander, mixed with a strong mustard or chickpea powder dressing.

Singju

A light stew made with seasonal vegetables, sometimes with meat or fish, flavoured with ginger, garlic, and herbs. It's served hot with rice.

Chamthong

A spicy side dish prepared by grinding green chilies and mixing them with Ngari and salt. It adds heat to a meal and complements plain rice.

Morok Metpa

A type of local pancake made with fermented soybean, gram flour, and aromatic herbs, wrapped in banana leaves and steamed or grilled.

Paknam

A flavourful fish curry made with freshwater fish, turmeric, and local spices, typically served with rice.

Nga-Thongba

A traditional rice pudding made from black rice (Chak Hao), milk, and sugar, known for its rich flavour and deep purple colour.

Chak Hao Kheer

A simple mashed potato dish blended with red chilies and mustard oil, served alongside steamed rice or flatbreads.

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