10 Famous Food in Manipur

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Singju

This is a refreshing and healthy salad made with a variety of chopped vegetables like singju leaves (a local green), cabbage, onions, tomatoes, lotus stem, and sometimes raw papaya and banana flowers.

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Kanghou

This fermented dish is made with dried fish, specifically Rohu fish.

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Sana

This is a staple Manipuri dish made from steamed fermented black rice.

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Eromba

This is a curry made with local vegetables like potatoes, beans, pumpkin, and gourds.

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Shakham

This is a simple yet flavorful dish made with dried and smoked fish.

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Manipuri Machha Curry (Fish Curry)

Seafood lovers will delight in this curry made with various freshwater fish like Rohu, Katla, and Pangasius.

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Leiromba

This is a lentil stew made with black gram (urad dal) and vegetables like potatoes, carrots, and peas.

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Kabok

This is a stir-fry dish made with shredded pork, vegetables like bamboo shoots and cabbage, and Manipuri spices.

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Soibum

This is a light and refreshing soup made with local greens like Irom (water spinach) and seasonal vegetables.

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Chak-hao Kheer

This is a beloved Manipuri dessert made with black rice (chak-hao), milk, sugar, and cardamom powder.

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