Eromba Explained

Eromba
Alternate Name:	Eronba, erolba
Type:	Chutney
Country:	India
Region:	Manipur

Eromba (Manipuri: 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

• Cuisine of Manipur

Notes and References

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