Ou Khatta

It is a sweet-sour chutney made from elephant apple (ouu) and jaggery. First, elephant apple is boiled and later mashed. It is then sautéed with mustard seeds. Jaggery is added to sweeten the flavours.

Ou Khatta

Masor Tenga

One of the main dishes of traditional Assamese cuisine, masor tenga is a light and tangy fish curry. Fried fish is cooked with sour kokum and tomatoes to prepare this dish, which is generally preferred after a heavy meal. It can also be eaten with steamed rice.

Masor Tenga

Aloo Pitika

Loved by most Assamese, aloo pitika is made from mashed potatoes cooked in mustard oil, onion, coriander and salt.

Aloo Pitika

Khaar

It is a curry dish that is prepared with pulses, raw papaya, taro root and meat. After it is ready, it is sieved through dried banana leaves that add a unique flavour to it. It is best served with steamed rice.

Khaar

Duck Meat Curry

Made from lauki (ash gourd), duck meat curry is cooked on special occasions with whole spices that lend it a unique flavour. The curry is cooked with pumpkin, sesame and lentils.

Duck Meat Curry

Baanhgajor Lagot Kukura

Made from chicken, bamboo shoots and lentils, this dish is quite delicious.

Baanhgajor Lagot Kukura