Flavours of Assam: Fresh, Fermented & Soulful Delights 🍚🐟

Assamese food is all about fresh ingredients, minimal spices, and balance 🌱🍛. Influenced by rivers and farmlands, it feels comforting and nourishing.

🍲 Must-Try Dishes

• Khar 🥬 – Signature dish made with raw papaya and alkaline extract, unique and cleansing.

• Masor Tenga 🐟 – Light, tangy fish curry with tomatoes or lemon, perfect for summers.

• Duck Curry with Ash Gourd 🦆 – Rich yet mild, a festive favourite.

• Aloo Pitika 🥔 – Mashed potatoes with mustard oil, onions, and chillies.

• Xaak Bhaji 🌿 – Stir-fried leafy greens, simple and nutritious.

🍬 Traditional Sweets

• Pitha 🍘 – Rice cakes filled with jaggery or coconut, enjoyed during festivals.

• Laru ⚪ – Sesame or coconut laddoos, lightly sweet and aromatic.

🥤 Local Drinks

• Assam Tea ☕ – Bold, malty, and world-famous.

• Lao Pani 🥒 – Refreshing bottle gourd juice.

• Rice Beer 🍶 – Mild fermented drink enjoyed by local communities.