By Ujjainee Roy
December 3rd, 2023
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Manipuri cuisine is as diverse as it’s delicious. It’s known for inegnious usage of aromatic herbs, indigenous produce and fermented fish delicacies. Here are some of the most popular picks from Manipuri cuisine that you should explore
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The popular Manipuri curry known for its fiery taste, is made with a fermented fish base, indigenous herbs, and vegetables. It also includes ingredients like bamboo shoots, yongchak (tree beans), and local greens.
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The traditional stew combines a variety of seasonal vegetables, leafy greens, and herbs. It often includes fermented fish or bamboo shoots and is commonly served with rice.
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Singju is a Manipuri salad prepared with finely chopped or grated raw vegetables like cabbage, radish, and banana flowers. The salad is seasoned with a special dressing made from roasted chickpea powder, red chilli, and other spices.
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Chamfoot is a simple vegetable salad made with carrots, cucumbers, radish and chillies and often contains seasonal gourds
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Nga Ataoba Thongba is a Manipuri fish curry known for its simplicity and exquisite taste. It is prepared with fish, usually carp or catfish, and flavoured with mustard oil, ginger, garlic, and green chillies.
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Bamboo Shoot Curry, locally known as Soibum Eromba, is a staple in Manipuri cuisine. This curry features fermented bamboo shoots cooked with fish, red chillies, and other local ingredients.
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Paaknam is a traditional Manipuri dessert made by roasting rice flour until golden brown and then mixing it with jaggery, grated coconut, and sometimes black sesame seeds. The mixture is shaped into small, bite-sized balls, creating a sweet treat
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