Yerum Thongba

Name: Yerum Thongba
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Manipuri
Ingredients: 4 pieces - Egg; 1 piece - Potato; 1/2 cup, chopped - Coriander leaves; 1 tsp - Turmeric powder; One tablespoon - Oil; 1 piece finely chopped - Onion; 1 tablespoon - ginger-garlic paste; 1 tablespoon - Cumin powder; 2 pieces sliced into small pieces - Green chilies; 1 tablespoon - Red chilie powder; 1 cup - green peas

Yerum Thongba, a traditional Manipuri egg curry simmered in onion-tomato gravy with mustard oil. A medium-spicy dish served at feasts and family meals.

Main Dish

Non-Vegetarian

Egg Meal

Meetei

Curry

Manipuri

Yerum Thongba

Wednesday, February 16, 2022 1:58:20 PM GMT By : Mathou Khangembam

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Yerum Thongba, a traditional Manipuri egg curry simmered in onion-tomato gravy with mustard oil. A medium-spicy dish served at feasts and family meals.

11 Ingredients
35 Mins
4 People

Yerum Thongba, meaning egg curry in Manipuri, is a beloved dish that combines simplicity with bold flavor. Prepared by simmering boiled eggs in a fragrant onion-tomato gravy, this curry is medium-spicy, wholesome, and deeply satisfying. Unlike heavier curries, Yerum Thongba emphasizes freshness and balance, making it suitable for both everyday meals and festive occasions.
The preparation begins with a base of onions, garlic, ginger, and tomatoes cooked in mustard oil, which gives the curry its distinctive Manipuri character. Green chilies add heat, while turmeric and salt provide depth and color. The boiled eggs are lightly scored or fried before being added, allowing the gravy to seep in and coat them beautifully. Potatoes may be included for extra body, but the focus remains on the eggs.
Yerum Thongba, often served alongside rice and other traditional curries during celebrations such as Ningol Chak Kouba. Its popularity lies in its versatility—it can be prepared quickly for a family meal or cooked in larger quantities for community gatherings.
More than just a curry, Yerum Thongba reflects the values of Manipuri cuisine: simplicity, freshness, and communal joy. It continues to be a favorite across generations, offering comfort and tradition in every bite.

Yerum Thongba

Preparation Time
15 minutes

Cook Time
20 minutes

Total Time
35 minutes

Servings
4 servings

Ingredients
11 ingredients

Directions
5 steps

Ingredients

Primary

	4 pieces - Egg
	1 piece - Potato
	1/2 cup, chopped - Coriander leaves
	1 tsp - Turmeric powder
	One tablespoon - Oil
	1 piece finely chopped - Onion
	1 tablespoon - ginger-garlic paste
	1 tablespoon - Cumin powder
	2 pieces sliced into small pieces - Green chilies
	1 tablespoon - Red chilie powder
	1 cup - green peas

Directions

1
Heat the oil in a wok/skillet in high flame and add cumin powder in it. Then, add onions and green chilies and stir fry together until golden brown.
2
Now, add the tomatoes, coriander powder, red chili powder and haldi powder and stir fry them together for 3-5 min in slow flame.
3
Then, add two cups water to make a paste of this mix for the curry base.
4
Add the peas and let it shimmer in the curry for 5 minutes in medium flame under closed lid.
5
Add the eggs (whole or in halves) and salt to taste and let it shimmer to the curry thickness of your choice.