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Singju
''Singju'' (; ''pronounced sing-zoo'') is a dish from Manipur. It originated with the Meitei people, Meitei-culture but has been widely adopted by most of the ethnic communities of the state and in some neighbouring states of Northeast India. Often served as a spicy side dish, it is also popular as an afternoon or evening snack. Given that its main ingredient is seasonal vegetables, Singju has many variations. However, there are two main types: Ngari_(fish), Ngari (a kind of fermented fish)-based and Thoiding-Besan-based. Ngari_(fish), Ngari is a kind of fermented fish, the flavour of which forms the backbone of Manipuri cuisine. Roasted Ngari_(fish), Ngari-based Singju is more popular in all homes; however, it is not usually sold by local Singju vendors due to the high cost of Ngari_(fish), Ngari. The Thoiding-Besan version (with roasted perilla seeds and chickpea flour) therefore is more widely available from Singju vendors. Thoiding (Meitei language, Meitei: ꯊꯣꯢꯗ� ...
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Kachumber
Kachumber, or cachumber, is a salad dish in Indian cuisine and Pakistani cuisine consisting of fresh chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, unripe mangoes, lemon juice, and sometimes, chili peppers. Its regional variations in south and northeast India are known as Kosambari and Singju respectively. Sometimes, raita, a similar dish made with curd, is also called kachumber. See also * Kosambari, a South Indian salad made with pulses * Raita, an Indian side dish made with yogurt * Singju, a Northeastern Indian salad Similar foods * Afghan salad, a salad from Afghanistan * Arab salad, a salad from the Arab world * Çoban salatası, a salad from Turkey * Greek salad, a salad from Greece * Israeli salad, a salad from Israel * Kachumbari, a salad from East Africa * Pico de gallo ''Pico de gallo'' (; ), also called ''salsa fresca'' ('fresh sauce'), ''salsa bandera'' ('flag sauce'), and ''salsa cruda'' ('raw sauce'), is a type of salsa commonly used in Mexican cuisine. ...
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Manipuri Cuisine
Manipuri cuisine refers to the cuisine of Manipur, a state of northeastern India. Daily meals are based on rice, with a few side dishes of vegetables, fish and meat. A meal would usually have a vegetable stew called or , flavored with dried or fried fish; stir-fried vegetables called ; and a spicy item, which could be (a chili paste), eromba (boiled and mashed vegetables with chili and fermented fish), or singju (a piquant salad). All piquant side dishes are accompanied by a choice of fresh herbs, collectively called . The base and essence of Meitei cuisine is the fermented fish called . Several dishes of meat, mostly chicken and pork, are cooked with unique recipes. Due to religious taboos, Muslims living in Manipur do not cook pork. A side dish of steamed () or boiled vegetables with a hint of sugar () are also quite common as palate cleansers in most meals. The aromatics of most dishes start with frying bay leaf, chives, onion, garlic, and ginger in mustard oil. The res ...
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Meitei People
The Meitei people, also known as Meetei people,P.20: "historically, academically and conventionally Manipuri prominently refers to the Meetei people."P.24: "For the Meeteis, Manipuris comprise Meeteis, Lois, Kukis, Nagas and Pangal." are a Tibeto-Burman languages, Tibeto-Burman ethnic group native to the States and union territories of India, Indian State of Manipur. They form the largest and dominant ethnic group of Manipur in Northeast India. They speak the Meitei language (officially called Manipuri language, Manipuri), one of the 22 official languages of the Indian Republic, 22 official languages of the Republic of India and the sole official language of Government of Manipur. The Meiteis primarily settled in the Imphal Valley region in modern-day Manipur, though a sizeable population has settled in the other Indian states of Meitei people in Assam, Assam, Meitei people in Tripura, Tripura, Nagaland, Meghalaya, and Mizoram. There is also a notable presence of Meiteis in t ...
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Kosambari
Kosambari, Kosumalli or Koshambari is a typical South Indian salad made from pulses (split legumes), cucumber and seasoned with mustard seeds. The pulses generally used are split mung beans (''hesaru bele'' in Kannada). These salads are sometimes eaten as snacks, but usually as a part of full course meal. Its regional variation in northern India is known as kachumber while in northeastern India, it is known as singju. Ingredients Traditionally, kosambari is made of cucumber, mung bean, and coriander. Optionally, ash gourd, green mango, and carrots are also used in some recipes. Kosambari is tempered with sesame oil, mustard seeds, curry leaves, lemon juice, salt and asafoetida for seasoning. Kosambari is also made from split chickpea. In Tamil Nadu, Kosumalli is made with Cucumber, Carrot or Banana Stem. Tradition Kosambari is distributed during festivals and on special occasions. It is distributed to masses during Ganesha Chaturthi and Sri Rama Navami. During Varamahalakshmi ...
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Manipuri Words And Phrases
Manipuri may refer to: * something of, from, or related to: ** the modern-day Indian state of Manipur ** the historical Manipur (princely state) * Manipuri cuisine * Manipuri dance, an Indian classical dance form * Meitei language, the major language of the state ** Manipuri script, a writing system used for the language * Manipuri mythology (other) * Manipuri people (other) * Meitei people, the major ethnic group of the state ** Meitei mythology ** Meitei religion * Manipuri religion (other) * Manipuri Pony, a breed of horse See also * * Manipur (other) * Meitei (other) * Mainpuri, a place in Uttar Pradesh * Manapouri Manapouri is a small town in Southland / Fiordland, in the southwest corner of the South Island, in New Zealand. The township is the westernmost municipality in New Zealand. Located at the edge of the Fiordland National Park, on the eastern ..., a town in Southland, New Zealand {{disambiguation Language and nat ...
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Meitei Pangals
The Meitei Pangals, also known as Meitei Muslims or the Manipuri Muslims, are a group of Meitei Muslims. They live mainly in Manipur. The word Pangal simply means ''Muslim'' in the Meitei language. Various historical sources have different dates for when Islam first entered Manipur. However, the date all sources seem to confirm as definitive is 1606 AD. The origin of the Pangal community is equally varied. Etymology The word ''Pangal'' was historically used by the Meitei people to denote all Muslims. The word also means ''strength''. In Assam and Cachar, they also used to also be referred to as ''Mei Moglai'' (Mughal Meitheis). Outside of India, they can be found in Bangladesh's Moulvibazar District (particularly southern Kamalganj) where they are known as ''Khai Bangal''. History In the 17th century, Meitei Prince Sanongba requested aid from Cachari King Dimasha Prataphil to defeat his brother King Khagemba. Dimasha Prataphil was aware of Khagemba's military streng ...
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Indian Salads
Indian or Indians may refer to: Associated with India * of or related to India ** Indian people ** Indian diaspora ** Languages of India ** Indian English, a dialect of the English language ** Indian cuisine Associated with indigenous peoples of the Americas * Indigenous peoples of the Americas ** First Nations in Canada ** Native Americans in the United States ** Indigenous peoples of the Caribbean ** Indigenous languages of the Americas Places * Indian, West Virginia, U.S. * The Indians, an archipelago of islets in the British Virgin Islands Arts and entertainment Film * ''Indian'' (film series), a Tamil-language film series ** ''Indian'' (1996 film) * ''Indian'' (2001 film), a Hindi-language film Music * Indians (musician), Danish singer Søren Løkke Juul * "The Indian", an unreleased song by Basshunter * "Indian" (song), by Sturm und Drang, 2007 * "Indians" (song), by Anthrax, 1987 * Indians, a song by Gojira from the 2003 album '' The Link'' Other uses i ...
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Eromba
Eromba () is an ethnic dish of the Meitei community of Manipur Manipur () is a state in northeastern India with Imphal as its capital. It borders the Indian states of Assam to the west, Mizoram to the south, and Nagaland to the north and shares the international border with Myanmar, specifically t ..., India. History The word "eromba" comes from "eeru taana lonba", a Meitei term for a liquid that is mixed. Preparation The vegetables (such as potatoes and garlic), spices (such as chilies) and herbs are boiled with or without ngari, a fermented fish product, then smashed with hands, whisked with a whisker or blend with a blender. See also * Cuisine of Manipur References {{reflist Manipuri cuisine Chutney ...
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Papaya
The papaya (, ), papaw, () or pawpaw () is the plant species ''Carica papaya'', one of the 21 accepted species in the genus '' Carica'' of the family Caricaceae, and also the name of its fruit. It was first domesticated in Mesoamerica, within modern-day southern Mexico and Central America. It is grown in several countries in regions with a tropical climate. In 2022, India produced 38% of the world's supply of papayas. Etymology The word ''papaya'' derives from the Caribbean Taíno "paapaía" and is also the name for the plant. Some etymologists argue that the word comes from the Mayan "páapay-ya", which means "mottled sapote". However, the most commonly accepted etymology is the Taíno one, although it is possible that both word origins are interrelated. The name ''papaw'' or ''pawpaw'' is used alternatively for the fruit only in some regions, that name generally referring to ''Asimina triloba'', an unrelated tree and fruit. Description The papaya is a small, sparsely ...
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Parkia Speciosa
''Parkia speciosa'', the bitter bean, twisted cluster bean, sator bean, stink bean, or petai is a plant of the genus ''Parkia'' in the family Fabaceae. It bears long, flat edible beans with bright green seeds the size and shape of plump almonds which have a rather peculiar smell, similar to, but stronger than that of the shiitake mushroom, due to sulfur-containing compounds also found in shiitake, truffles and cabbage. Botanical description The petai tree can grow to about 30 metres. It bears flowers in a light bulb-shaped mass at the end of long stalks. The flowers secrete a nectar that attracts bats and other pollinators. The fruits emerge as long, twisted, translucent pods in a cluster of seven or eight pods. When those pods are mature, within them will reside the petai beans or seeds. Uses Cooking The beans of other ''Parkia'' species (for example, ''Parkia javanica'' and ''Parkia singularis'') are also popular as culinary ingredient in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Br ...
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Lotus Flower
''Nelumbo nucifera'', also known as the pink lotus, sacred lotus, Indian lotus, or simply lotus, is one of two extant taxon, extant species of aquatic plant in the Family (biology), family Nelumbonaceae. It is sometimes colloquially called a water lily, though this more often refers to members of the family Nymphaeaceae. The lotus belongs in the order Proteales. Lotus plants are adapted to grow in the flood plains of slow-moving rivers and delta areas. Stands of lotus drop hundreds of thousands of seeds every year to the bottom of the pond. While some sprout immediately and most are eaten by wildlife, the remaining seeds can remain dormant for an extensive period of time as the pond silts in and dries out. During flood conditions, sediments containing these seeds are broken open, and the dormant seeds rehydrate and begin a new lotus colony. It is cultivated in nutrient-rich, loamy, and often flooded soils, requiring warm temperatures and specific planting depths, with propagat ...
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