Mizoram is a beautiful state located in the northeastern part of India, which has its lifestyle, food, and geographical landscape. Today we are talking about the food of Mizoram. The cuisine of Mizoram is a mixture of North Indian and Chinese ingredients. To maintain its tradition, food is still served on banana leaves here. The taste of Mizoram, once tasted, remains in the mind for a long time. This place is very beautiful from the point of view of tourism, millions of people come here every year to see it and to promote this tourism, we are going to tell you about some of the dishes here today. If you go to visit Mizoram then definitely taste these dishes.
Bai
One of the most popular dishes of Mizoram. The main factor of this dish is that it is prepared using locally available herbs and spices. The main ingredients include pork, bamboo shoots, and steamed vegetables. Wherever you go in Mizoram, Bai is one such dish that you can easily find! Some people also consume it as a soup before starting their main course.
Vavaxa rape
Vavxa rape is a popular dish in Mizoram cuisine. The main ingredient of the dish is pork, flavored with local herbs. This delicious dish will tantalize your taste buds.
Coat back
Basically a fried dish. It is made from rice flour and banana. They also add fish to it, as it is considered one of their staples. They appear crispy on the outside but are soft and hot on the inside. It makes a perfect breakfast with tea. Generally, it tastes slightly sweet due to the presence of bananas.
Panch Foran Tarka
Panch phoran tarka is one of the famous dishes of Mizoram. There are two versions: vegetarian and non-vegetarian. In the vegetarian version, panch phoran tarka is prepared with brinjal, pumpkin, and potatoes, while in the non-vegetarian version, it is prepared using chicken.
Bamboo Shoot Fry
Bamboo shoot fry is a must-try in Mizoram. The bamboo is first fried and tossed with herbs. In some cases, shiitake mushrooms and other vegetables are added to the mixture. This is a wonderful dish which is also light on the stomach.
Chham Hano
Cham Hano is a vegetarian dish where broccoli, cabbage, and carrots are simply steamed and cooked with a little ginger and tomatoes. It is ensured that the vegetables are not overcooked.
Misa mach pura
Misa mach is whole grilled prawns cooked in mustard oil, lemon juice, orange flavor, and aromatic spices. In Mizoram, it is served as a side dish with food.
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