ASSAMESE CUISINE

ASSAMESE CUISINE

Appetizers

Pitha – Assorted rice cakes typically steamed or fried, served with a variety of fillings such as coconut, sesame, or jaggery.

Aloo Pitika – Mashed potatoes tempered with mustard oil, onions, and green chilies.

Masor Tenga – Assamese sour fish curry made with tomatoes, lemon, and herbs.

Khar – Alkaline preparation made from raw papaya, pulses, and spices.

Duck Meat Curry – Tender duck meat cooked in a traditional Assamese spice blend.

Main Courses

Rice Varieties

Bora Saul – Aromatic Assamese sticky rice.

Joha Rice – Fragrant short-grain rice traditionally grown in Assam.

Vegetarian Dishes

Omita Khar – Khar prepared with raw papaya and pulses.

Xoru Xaak – Assorted leafy greens sautéed with garlic and mustard oil.

Dhekia Xaak – Fiddlehead ferns cooked with mustard paste and garlic.

Bhoot Jolokia Aloo – Potatoes cooked with the famous Assamese ghost pepper for a spicy kick.

Non-Vegetarian Dishes

Murgir Manxo – Assamese-style chicken curry with a subtle blend of spices.

Pork with Bamboo Shoots – Tender pork cooked with fermented bamboo shoots.

Bengena Pitika – Roasted and mashed eggplant tempered with mustard oil and spices.

Accompaniments

Pickle Assortment – Traditional Assamese pickles like mango, lime, and garlic.

Bengena Bhorta – Smoked eggplant mashed with mustard oil, garlic, and green chilies.

Kharoli – Fried lentil balls served as a crunchy side dish.

Desserts

Pitha Guri – Rice flour and jaggery steamed dumplings.

Narikol Pitha – Coconut-stuffed rice cakes.

Komolar Kheer – Orange-flavored rice pudding.

Beverages

Assam Tea – Strong, malty tea from Assam.

Apong – Traditional rice beer, fermented and mildly alcoholic.

Lemon Green Tea – Refreshing green tea with a hint of lemon.




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