Assam Recipes

Assam Laksa
By Kavitha
A tangy and spicy fish noodle soup from Assam, inspired by Southeast Asian laksa but prepared with local Assamese ingredients.

Khar
By Kavitha
A unique alkaline curry made with raw papaya, pulses, and the filtered water of sun-dried banana peel ash, a traditional Assamese delicacy.

Masor Tenga
By Kavitha
A light, tangy Assamese fish curry made with tomatoes, elephant apple, or lemon, often enjoyed with steamed rice.

Pitha
By Kavitha
A traditional Assamese rice cake, sweet or savory, prepared during Bihu festivals with rice flour, coconut, and jaggery.

Dal Tenga
By Kavitha
A tangy Assamese lentil curry made with tomatoes, elephant apple, or lemon, flavored with mustard oil and green chilies.

Duck Curry
By Kavitha
A rich Assamese curry made with duck meat, spiced with black pepper, ginger, and mustard oil, often paired with ash gourd.

Aloo Pitika
By Kavitha
A comforting Assamese mashed potato dish flavored with mustard oil, green chilies, and onions, usually eaten with rice.

Pork with Bamboo Shoot
By Kavitha
A traditional Assamese tribal dish of slow-cooked pork with fermented bamboo shoot, chilies, and minimal spices for an earthy, smoky flavor.