Culture & Tradition

Manipuri Cuisine

• Predominantly rice-based, accompanied by vegetables, fish, and herbs
• Signature dishes:
  • Eromba – mashed vegetables with fermented fish and chili
  • Singju – spicy vegetable salad
  • Ngari – fermented fish used in many recipes
  • Chamthong/Ooti – simple vegetable stews
• Minimal use of oil and spices, emphasis on freshness and fermentation