Roti (also known as tan in Manipuri) is an Indian subcontinent flat bread made from wholemeal flour (atta or moida), and is consumed largely in the country. Roti is the staple food of mainland India, but in Manipur it is consumed mostly in breakfast. Many different variations of flat breads are found in many cultures across the globe.
Tan is normally eaten with cooked vegetables or curries. It is cooked on a flat or slightly/fully concave iron griddle called as tawa or khang respectively. Like breads around the world, tan is a staple accompaniment of breakfast for Manipuri. In every nook and corner of Manipur, we will find a small hut hotel which will sell tan in the morning. Tan is mostly served with aloo-shaks, and of course, with a cup of hot tea. It is the morning delight of the Manipuris.
Tan which we will find in the Kwakeithel Bazar is not different from tan which is available in other parts of Manipur. The speciality of this tan is the aloo-shaks which is served with the tan. The taste of aloo-shaks is unique and it will keep on lingering in your mouth.
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