NORTH-EAST DELICACIES
North-East
India lies in the lap of the eastern Himalayan mountains in the north-eastern
part of India. Connected to the rest of India only by about 20 km of land (at
Siliguri, West Bengal), Northeast India shares over 2,000 km of borders with
Bhutan, China, Myanmar, and Bangladesh. Although North-East India is very rich
in its food culture, it is very different in its taste and flavors from the
rest of the country. Generally, the residents of this region are
non-vegetarian and have a fondness for spices. Dishes prepared from bamboo
shoots and ducks are popular in the region. So, let’s explore the famous cuisine
of North-East India.
1. MOMOS, SIKKIM
Momos is a
Tibetan dish, which is very popular all over Sikkim. Whenever you go to visit
Sikkim, you will not find any road where there is no momos stall. You will find
about 3 or 4 types of momos at every momos shop, the most popular of which are
steamed and fried momos.
2. THUKPA SOUP, ARUNACHAL PRADESH
Thukpa Soup
is one of the most famous and delicious dishes of Arunachal Pradesh. Although
thukpa soup is a Tibetan dish, its taste is taken to combat the cold
winters of Arunachal Pradesh. If you are a non-vegetarian then you can also
take its non-vegetarian variant, which is twice as tasty as the vegetarian one.
3. CHAKHWI, TRIPURA
Chakhvi is a
very famous non-vegetarian food of Tripura which is made of pork, and green
papaya. Chakhvi Tripura is a very traditional, tasty, and healthy food, hearing
about which people who like non-vegetarian get water in their mouth.
4. PAPAYA KHAR, ASSAM
An unusual
combination of red rice, beaten lentils, and raw papaya with traditional
Assamese spices, Khar is a dish that leaves locals as well as tourists licking
their fingers. If you are on a trip to Assam, then you must not miss tasting
it, because if you come back without tasting it, surely your journey will
remain incomplete.
5. MISA MACH POORA, MIZORAM
If you are a
seafood lover then you must try one of Mizoram's famous dishes Bar Meesa Mach
Pora. Popularly, the Meesa Mach Pora dish is also known as the Grilled Shrimp dish. It
is seasoned with some coriander and peppercorns, wrapped in banana leaves, and
grilled over charcoal. This gives it a smoky flavor. The dish can be served
either as a starter or as a side dish with rice.
6. EROMBA, MANIPUR
Manipur is a
small state of India that is known for its culture and costumes as well as
food which the name of Eromba comes first. Eromba is a dish prepared from
dried and fermented fish and locally available vegetables. It is served with
rice. If you like eating fish, then you will definitely like this dish. Eromba
is a regular dish for Manipuri households, except for those that are vegetarian.
7. BAMOO SHOOT FRY, NAGALAND
Bamboo shoots
are a famous food of almost the entire North Eastern part of India, especially
Nagaland. It is mainly used in the preparation of pork. Bamboo shoot is used in
dried and fermented form. It gives a slightly sour taste to the dishes.
8. JADHO, MEGHALAYA
Jadho is a
very popular dish in the Khasi community of Meghalaya. As soon as you feel its
beautiful color and fragrance, you feel hungry. Jadho is mainly red rice cooked
with pork, chicken, or fish. Many spices are used in it to enhance the taste. To
make this delicious dish, a mixture of green chilies, onions, ginger,
turmeric, black pepper, and bay leaves is first prepared, after which it is
fried with small pieces of meat. Later, red rice is cooked by mixing Jadho in
it. You can use pork, chicken, or fish as per your choice.
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