Traditional Recipes
Authentic Manipuri Eromba Recipe for Cozy Winter Meals
Eromba is the everyday soul of Manipuri kitchens — a rustic, mashed vegetable and fermented fish preparation that has sustained familie...
Naga-Style Hearty Chicken or Pork with Fermented Bamboo Shoot and Anishi
Naga cooking shines in winter with smoky, bold flavours. This simple one-pot preparation pairs succulent meat with tangy fermented bamb...
Hawaijar / Axone Winter Chutney – Simple Fermented Soybean Side
Hawaijar (also known as Axone) is fermented soybean with deep, savoury umami. A small amount transforms simple meals. This quick chutne...
Tangy Dry Rohu Fish Curry with Heiribob Wild Orange and Perilla Seeds
Dried and smoked Rohu fish from Manipur is a traditional pantry essential. Combined with the unique citrus of Heiribob (wild orange) an...
Yongchak (Stink Bean) Eromba or Stir-Fry: Unique Manipuri Flavours
Yongchak (stink bean) is an iconic Manipuri ingredient with a bold, distinctive aroma that mellows beautifully when cooked. Dried Yongc...
Wild Splitgill Mushrooms: Simple Winter Stir-Fry or Soup
Dry splitgill mushrooms from Manipur offer a unique chewy texture and rich umami. They rehydrate quickly and work beautifully in simple...