8 Famous Manipuri Dish You Must Try

Rajkumari Lonna
Sep 06, 2024

Chamthong or Kangshoi

A healthy, comforting vegetable stew cooked with a hint of fermented fish (ngari), fish and local herbs. It is often enjoyed with rice.

Eromba

It is a hearty, spicy dish made from mashed vegetables, fermented fish (ngari), and spices, often paired with rice for a fiery kick.

Morok Metpa

A spicy chutney made with green chillies or (U Morok), fermented fish and local herbs that gives a fiery taste when pairs others dishes.

Singju

Singju is a spicy salad of mixed vegetables like cabbage, lotus stem, raw papaya and banana flower, seasoned with local spices, powder of perilla seeds, fermented fish and lightly toasted chickpea flour.

Paaknam

It is a popular Manipuri side dish, a savoury cake made from besan, herbs, vegetables, and chili, often served as a snack or appetizer alongside other traditional dishes.

Chak-hao Kheer

A classic Manipuri-style black rice pudding, made from black rice (chak-hao), milk, and sugar, known for its unique nutty flavor and purple hue and often garnished with nuts and dried fruits.

Ootti Thongba

It is a flavorful, aromatic Manipuri-style pea curry made with vegetables, and local spices and often served with rice or bread.

Nga Atoiba Thongba

A common Manipuri fish curry often loved by the local and visitor, cooked with seasonal vegetable, freshwater fish and a blend of spices and local ingredientst enhancing the unique flavor.

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