North-Eastern Indian Cuisine Is All About "Taste Bhi, Health Bhi"

ernWhen it comes to food from northeast India, only momos, chowmein, or Hakka noodles come to our mind Isn’t it? But, these popular street foods are not enough to define North-Eastern Indian Cuisine culture that is full of raw flavors, simple cooked meals, and exotic recipes made with unique ingredients. Even though they are not all about masala, people enjoy them because of their perfect blend of flavor and health.

This is why north-east Indian foods have an unforgettable taste just as the scenic beauty of landscapes and comfortable weather there.

Have you ever been there? If not, then let's go on a culinary journey with us to explore the North-Eastern Indian Cuisine. Keep reading!

Taste Of Assam

Assam food culture is rich in non-vegetarian recipes that are flavored with simple spices and reserved for special occasions. However, the choice of meat is not limited to chicken or mutton, duck meat, pigeon meat, and even pork are the main ingredient for the traditional recipes of Assam.

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Massor Tenga is a commonly cooked dish here that is a slow-cooked fish curry prepared with tomato, lemon, and an unusual ingredient outenga( elephant ear).

Another popular dish is duck meat curry that is locally known as hanhor mangkho and prepared with ash gourd (lauki). Some people also use pumpkin instead of lauki. Chicken with the bamboo shoot is another option for non-veg lovers here.

Talking about the sweets, pitha is widely loved by the locals. This sweet and savory snack is best enjoyed with curd and jaggery.

Blend Of Flavor And Health From Meghalaya

Sikkim Special- Thukpa

Tripura has its own specials which are only available here and bangwi is one of them. It is a rice cake made of Japanese rice which is usually sticky than normal ones. A handful of dry fruits, lots of ghee, and few hours of patience are all that goes into bangwi.

However, there are several staple foods as well such as Mui Borok which is a fermented fish cooked with no oil. Beer lovers should taste the chauk which is a traditional beer prepared with a Mami recipe.

Don’t worry it’s not as alcoholic as other beers and safe to drink. Sun-dried rice Bhangui, beans recipe Kasow Bwtwi, pork dish wahan mosdeng are also on the list.