The cuisine of Northeast India is equally diverse as the land, a home of more than 200 indigenous tribes and languages of their own. Every tribe or community has a distinct way of cooking that makes it authentic and absolutely eccentric. In Assam, The Mishing tribe is known for the use of wild medicinal plants mostly…
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Banana Blossoms with Chicken: A Treat From The Tropics
Banana Flowers or Banana Blossoms are a very common ingredient that is used in Asian cuisine and other tropical regions. They are mostly used as a vegetable in curries, stir fry, snacks, and salads in most of the Asian countries. It has got multiple medicinal properties that make it a super-food with surprising health benefits….
Spaghetti In A Creamy Red Hot Sauce
You will savour every bite of this tangy and spicy spaghetti recipe with minced chicken and some crunchy summer vegetables covered in a decadent cheesy red sauce. Well, this might not be the exact recipe of a red sauce pasta, but I tried to make it in a little different way. In this version, I…
Sunshine Cake: With Barley Flakes & Whole Wheat
Cakes are always a favourite item for everyone and it goes for any occasion whether as desserts, afternoon bites with coffee, or breakfast. This Sunshine Cake made with the goodness of Almond, Barley Flakes, and Whole Wheat flour would be a perfect addition to your morning coffee. Especially kids are just going to love the…
Handmade noodles: Street Style
We all love street foods and occasionally try to grab a bite while passing by a fast food stall at the corner of the street. But despite the tempting smell and taste, at times it might cause some health hazards if the food is not prepared hygienically. So, what could be more delicious than a…
Mass Tenga- Assamese sour fish curry
Fish (Mass) is eaten in the Northeast in many forms and almost every day. There are steamed fish, wide varieties of curries, fried fish, smoked fish, fermented fish, dry fish, canned fish, etc. Mass (Fish) Tenga (Tangy) is one of the most relished curry dishes, prepared in Assam. This is a slow-cooked fish curry usually made…
Shell In A Dessert
A dreamy, creamy dessert what we want at the end of every meal, especially those with sweet tooth whose meal is never complete without it. So, here is a recipe of this sinful experiment, I could not wait anymore to share. This truly delicious dessert is going to be a sublime treat to finish off…
Pitha: An Assamese Delicacy (Part- 3)
So, here I am back with the third part of the Pitha series. Please check the two previous posts (Part 1 and Part 2) if you have not gone through it yet. The next preparation is called Narikol Pitha (Sweet Rice Dumpling). Norikol means Coconut in Assamese. Widely this Pitha is made with a coconut…
Pitha: An Assamese Delicacy (Part- 2)
Since this is the continuation of my previous post of the Pitha series, I hope you have already gone through part-1. If not, check the recipe of Tekeli Pitha now. The next preparation is called Patishapta (Sweet Crepe), which is also one of the famous sweet dishes prepared in West Bengal, but the ingredients are…
Pitha: An Assamese Delicacy (Part- 1)
One of the most significant items of Assamese cuisine is Pitha. Without this delicacy, Assamese cuisine would be incomplete. It is a part of the regular breakfast in most of the Assamese households. Pithas are also made during special occasions and the celebration of the Bihu festival, especially in Bhogali Bihu which is a festival…