Eromba

Eromba (pronounced ee-rom-ba) is an ethnic cuisine of the Meitei Community of Manipur, India. It is one of the simplest cuisines of Meiteis of Manipur, yet it is spicy because chilli is one of its major ingredients. It contains no masala. Among the Meiteis, Eromba is a favourite because of its simple, great taste. And for this reason the cuisine has become integrated throughout the sibling communities of the state and the neighbouring states of North-East India.

Eromba can be prepared with any compatible, seasonal vegetables and hence, can vary across regions and seasons.

Etymology

Manipur, being one of the ancient asian kingdom before (Kangleipaak/ Meiteileipaak/ Sanaaleipaak as it was known before) has its own rich literature terms. The word Eromba comes from Eeru taana lonba, meaning "mixing and stirring watery". Due to fast speed pronunciation along with unstopping changes of the generations, the word "Eeru-tana-lonba" transform to "Eromba/Eronba".

Genre

Manipur has got both the Veg and Non-veg sides of its each and every cuisines. Hence, eromba too also got both veg and non-veg types. Veg types are traditionally served in shrines during ritual occasions while non-veg types are favored at homes.