Nga thongba
Taothong (Nga Ataoba Thongba) - a type of Nga Thongba | |
| Alternative names | ꯉꯥ ꯊꯣꯡꯕ |
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| Type | fish curry |
| Place of origin | Manipur |
| Region or state | indigenous (Northeast India, Bangladesh, Myanmar,) & Meitei diaspora (the United States, the United Kingdom, South Korea) |
| Associated cuisine | Meitei cuisine |
| Variations | Nga Ataoba Thongba (Nga Taothong) & Nga Atoiba Thongba (Nga Toithong) |
| Similar dishes | Chamthong, Yen Thongba, Sana Thongba, Tharoi Thongba |
Nga Thongba (Meitei: ꯉꯥ ꯊꯣꯡꯕ) is a fish curry of traditional Meitei cuisine, of Manipur. It is a staple freshwater fish dish in Meitei households. Its distinctive flavor comes from a combination of herbs, spices, and citrus fruit called heiribob, native to Manipur.
Nga Thongba is commonly served during festivals and social gatherings in the traditional Meitei community. It is prepared for occasions such as Ningol Chakouba feasts, Cheiraoba feasts, Yaoshang feasts, annual convention feasts, culinary competitions, including chef contests, and other special events.