When it comes to tourism, there is a mention of the North Eastern region of India, which is captivating everyone's mind with its natural beauty. Assam is a part of North East India which is known for its natural beauty, culture, tradition, festivals, and delicious cuisine. Assam has a delicious collection of culinary gems. The cuisine of Assam has a distinct flavor that is marked by Bengali influence and has a delicate flavor. Excellent spices, vegetables, and different types of fruits are used in the food here. Today in this episode we are going to tell you about the famous dishes of Assam which impress tourists with their taste. Let's know about these dishes...
Khar
Khar is a nonvegetarian food. Many spices and papaya, lentils, and taro are used. Where dry banana leaves are also used. Which gives a unique taste. This curry is served with rice. And it is mostly eaten at lunch.
Duck meat
Duck meat is a famous dish of Assam, which is cooked on special festivals or occasions. It is said that any festival of the people of Assam is incomplete without this special dish. Duck meat, a popular non-vegetarian dish from Assam, is usually made with ash gourd. in addition, this meat can be made with sesame seeds, pumpkin, lentils, and many more. In Assam, you will find this dish on the menu of all the restaurants there.
Pita
Pitha is one of the most favorite sweets and snack time delicacies of Assam, usually eaten for breakfast or with evening tea. A wide variety of pithas are available. They can be sweet or savory, steamed or fried, and cooked in many different techniques. It is one of the most technical food items of Assam which requires a lot of precision to make.
Potato Pie
It is made from mashed potatoes. Which is often eaten at lunch and dinner. Mashed potatoes are cooked in mustard oil, onions, salt, and coriander. This is one of the very easy-to-prepare dishes. Which tastes very good.
Masor Ten
Masor tenga is a spicy and tangy fish curry prepared with tomatoes, dried mangosteen, lime, raw mango, and elephant apple and is usually served with rice. It is made for lunch or dinner. It is best to take masor tenga after a heavy meal as it enhances digestion.
Zak and bhaji
Zak Aru Bhaji is one of the famous dishes of Assam. This is a vegetarian dish, which is eaten daily. This bhaji is usually made with ginger, garlic, cinnamon, onions, and sometimes lemon. It is a staple food of Assam, which is consumed in all the households in Assam. This dish is delicious as well as beneficial for health.
Gorur Payas
This sweet, which tastes like rabdi, is made from rice, milk, jaggery, dates, cashews, and bay leaves. To make its test more enjoyable, dates are also added to it. If you are also a lover of sweets, then do not miss tasting Gorur Payas, one of the favorite sweets of Assam, on your trip.
Komolar Kheer
Komolar kheer is made from rice with a twist of orange flavor. Mixing orange pulp in Komolar Kheer gives it a taste. The orange pulp can also be used to garnish the kheer.
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