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		<title>Good and Plenty &ndash; The Meitei Chakluk</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Jun 2017 00:00:00 +0530</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Among the Northeastern states of India, it is Manipur that has the broadest culinary spectrum and the widest variety of dishes. Here spices and oil are used in food preparation with vegetables and fish featuring prominently on restaurant menus and on the table at home.Manipur has a population of approximately 2.7 million. Of this total, about 40% are Hindus with the Meitei community representing the majority. On a recent visit to Imphal, we were invited to witness the consecration of the new Ramakrishna Temple in Singjamei, a ceremony that culminated in a mouthwatering meal for everyone present &ndash; a Meitei Chakluk with 21 vegetarian items!Served on a large thali plate in bowls made from banana leaves, here are the dishes we got to savor:(1) Peanuts (2) Nongmangkha mapan, bitter leaves (3) Cabbage (4) Moong dal (5) Chak hao, wild red rice (6) Ooti, yellow peas (7) Iromba, spicy fermented bamboo shoots (8) Watermelon (9) Urad dal (10) Rajma aloo, kidney beans with potato (11) Chana dal (12) Singju, salad with lotus stem (13) Maroi thongba, garlicky chives (14) Eggplant (15) Eggplant with peanuts (16) Imli, tamarind chutney (17) Pakora, veg fritter (18) Paneer cheese (19) Rice Kheer dessert (20) Pumpkin (21) Steamed white rice.<br>Original post at: <a href="https://theholidayscout.com/blog/tribe-and-culture/good-and-plenty-the-meitei-chakluk/">https://theholidayscout.com/blog/tribe-and-culture/good-and-plenty-the-meitei-chakluk/</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Eye on Manipur &ndash; Meitei Street Fashion</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Jun 2017 00:00:00 +0530</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Contemporary yet traditional, the Meitei women we met while walking around Imphal gave us a look at their artistic sense of style.Like our friend Premabati chic as ever in her glowing, yellow phanek. Made of hand-loomed cotton or silk, the full-length wrap-around skirt is commonly worn by Meitei women, be it for daily office work or on auspicious occasions. The bottom of the phanek is adorned with different designs; Premabati&rsquo;s resembles a temple. The rani phi (shawl) and the somewhat larger eena phi (half sari) are available in a rainbow of different colors and patterns. Paired with her phanek and blouse, Premabati&rsquo;s white rani phi embroidered with purple peonies adds a feminine touch to her editorial look.Manipur was itself once known as the &ldquo;land of gold&rdquo; and the richness of Meitei culture is reflected in women&rsquo;s adornments today. Necklaces are of simple filigree designs while bracelets are marked by more intricate and elaborate workmanship. These lovely accessories draw attention in a classy way and give the modern Meitei woman her authentic and complete look.<br>Original post at: <a href="https://theholidayscout.com/blog/tribe-and-culture/eye-on-manipur-meitei-street-fashion/">https://theholidayscout.com/blog/tribe-and-culture/eye-on-manipur-meitei-street-fashion/</a>]]></description>
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