Yongchak Eromba - Manipuri dish

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Eromba, a generic name of the dish prepared with crushed boiled vegetables, fermented fish with chilly. 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. If you don't have fish, fear not. You can still make Yongchak Eromba! Fry whole dry chillies in oil instead of steaming. Make sure that they get crispy but not burnt. Also fry onion/ garlic/chives or all. Mix th