Assam Bamboo Dish: Assam is known worldwide for its rivers, lakes and tea gardens, but the food here is also very famous. Today we will tell you about one such dish from the state of Assam, knowing about which you will also be surprised. This dish is made from Bamboo. The name of this dish is Khorasan. Let us tell you that it carries with it the identity and culture of the local people. Khorasan is called Bamboo shoot in English, which is pickled in Assam.
How is this dish made?
Bamboo shoots are used to make Khorasan. To make it, the outer layer of the soft bamboo shoot has to be peeled until the white part is visible. After this, crush the bamboo shoots in a mixer or mortar. After that keep it in a glass jar. Leave it for a week to ferment naturally. After this, remove excess water from it. Now add mustard oil, chilli and salt to it. Your Khorasan pickle is ready.
Let us tell you that apart from the pickle of Khorasan, Khorasan meat is also made. Bamboo shoots are grated to make Khorissa meat. This gives a mild bitter taste to the dish.
Beneficial for health too
Let us tell you that in the local language, it is also known by many names like Bambusa Balkoya, Baruva, Beru and Bear Bamboo. This bamboo is found in the northeastern states. Apart from eating this soft bamboo, it is also used for making huts, bridges and paper pulp etc. It is believed that Khorissa is not only tasty to eat but also has many health benefits. Local people believe that it benefits in reducing weight, healthy heart, immunity, abdominal pain and blood pressure.
