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.