Indian cuisine is known for its diverse way of cooking and flavours. Every state-city of the country has something unique to offer for your taste buds. The state of Assam is no different. The style of preparing food is influenced by local foods and seasonal ingredients. Assam is considered to be heaven for non-vegetarians. There are a variety of recipes to choose from made with pork, meat, and chicken. Assamese use a minimal amount of spices and try to retain the original flavours of the meat and veggies used and that reflects their exquisite preparations too.
Below are five non-vegetarian dishes from Assam that you can add to your menu:
1- Hanhor Mangkho (Duck Meat Curry)
Duck meat is a prized ingredient in Assam. This dish is traditionally prepared with Duck meat and ash gourd. It is served during special occasions and festivals like Bihu and is an integral part of Assamese celebrations. This recipe is also prepared in other styles, such as lentils, pumpkin, and sesame seeds.
2- Maasor Tenga (Tangy Fish Curry)
A traditional Assamese thali is incomplete with Masoor Tenga. Like any other Assamese dish, it also has a very simple recipe. Minimum ingredients, spices, and cooking duration are required for preparing this dish. The dish uses tomato as the tangy element of the recipe.
3- Leta (Silkworm)
While most people run away from the creepy crawlies, Assamese people have their own recipe to relish them as their food. This exotic tribal dish is prepared with stir-fried larva and spices. It is crunchy on the outside and liquid-like on the inside. This might not intrigue you at the beginning but is worth the try.
4- Baanhgajor Lagot Kukura (Chicken with Bamboo Shoot)
It is one of the unique and traditional dishes of Assam that is made with chicken meat, lentils, and bamboo shoots. It has a melange of bitter and spicy flavours that may not suit everyone, but it definitely leaves its imprint on your taste buds. The dish is mainly paired with steamed rice.
5- Paror Mangxo (Pigeon Meat Curry)
Pigeon meat is a popular delicacy in the state of Assam. Pigeon meat is well-known for warming the body and is perfect for winters. It tastes best with banana flower, a famous side dish of Assam.
If you are a die-heart non-vegetarian foodie, then these delicacies from the state of Assam are a must-try for you. Do not miss eating these dishes on your next visit to Assam.
