India is a country where food is a beautiful amalgamation of many cultures and diversity. Like the physical diversity of the country, our food also has many unique and unique aspects. Many people are so fond of food that they reach to taste every part of the country and like to eat the special dishes there. But there are some such strange food items in different parts of the country which will make you think hard before eating them. People get surprised after seeing these dishes and the method of cooking them is also very strange. Today, in this episode, we are going to tell you about some such strange food of the country, which you will have to be a little fearless to taste. Let us know about these diets…

Chaprah, Chhattisgarh
Delicious Indian chutneys add life to any meal. But this spicy red chutney, also known as "chapra", made from red ants and their eggs in the forests of the Batsar region of Chhattisgarh, will make you think before eating. First, these ants are dried and then crushed with salt and other spices. These ants contain formic acid and are also believed to have medicinal properties. The local Dhuruwa tribals here do not consider it just food but consider it an act of courage.

Jadoh, Meghalaya
The Jadoh dish is found in the northeast of the Indian state of Meghalaya. This dish is most popular among the Jaitiya tribe. You will be surprised to know that this dish is prepared by mixing rice with pork or chicken. Although this food will look exactly like pulao, it is cooked with blood and chicken.

Black Rice, Manipur
Perhaps, till now you must have heard only about white rice and brown rice, but for your information, let us tell you that there are some places in India, where black rice is also eaten with great love. Yes, it is very much liked in some places of Kerala, Manipur, and Bengal. Black rice is also famous for many nutrients and it is also considered rich in taste. Especially people who eat vegetarian like this rice.

Dog Meat, Nagaland
People keep dogs in their homes with great love, but in some parts of the country, people prefer to eat dog meat. Dishes eaten in Nagaland include dog, spider, pork, beef, crab, and elephant meat. Dog meat is prepared here in many ways. It is a favorite among the tribal communities of Nagaland, Mizoram, and Manipur.

Doh Khalih, Meghalaya
Doh Khalih is one such dish that is another delicious dish from the state of Meghalaya. Which is eaten as a salad by adding onion and chili with pork. The people of Meghalaya find this dish very tasty. To give a Mexican touch, people also like to eat it using lemon tomatoes, and carrots. You will be surprised to know that the dish is prepared as pork brain curry and eaten with bread. This dish is not liked at all by those who dislike non-veg. However, most people who eat non-veg like this dish very much.

Frog Legs, Sikkim
This French delicacy has been delighting taste buds for years. The Lepcha community of Sikkim has great faith in the medicinal properties of this food, believing it to cure stomach problems. In Goa, it is known as 'Jumping Chicken'. Although it has been declared an endangered species by the Government of India, you will still find some restaurants serving it.

Shark Baby Curry, Goa
Shark baby curry is included in one of the most exotic dishes in India. If you have gone to Goa, you must have heard its name there. Let us tell you that non-vegetarian people like this dish prepared from baby shark fish. Chhali is very difficult to catch, due to which it is a rare dish as well as an expensive dish. It is said that the local people like to eat it with great love.

Iri Polu, Assam
This is a very famous food of Assam. It is made from silkworm. Eri and the silkworm, the main ingredients of this meal, are used after emerging from the cocoon. Eri Polu is usually served with Khorisa. Khorisa is another delicious dish from Assam made from fermented bamboo shoots.

Hemp fritters, North India
You must have heard about consuming bhang juice during Holi, but do you know that many people also eat bhang pakoras with great love? Yes, even today in many parts of India, bhang pakoras are preferred on special occasions like Holi, Basant Ritu, or Shivratri. After tasting this dish, people are seen swinging and dancing to the songs. Let us tell you that it is made from hemp leaves.

Nahkham, Northeast India
This dish is very much liked by the people of the Garo tribe of Meghalaya. This dish is made from dried fish, vegetables, and distilled ash. As tasty as the taste of this dish is, the smell is equally bad. This food smells bad when smelled.