Some Mouthwatering Traditional Dishes of Assam

Assam is a state which is well-known for its historic tribal culture, natural beauty and for its production of tea and silk. The state with unique traditions and culture is situated in the northeastern part of India. The area covered by the state is 78,438 square kilometers, the area is quite huge and also shares borders with Bhutan and the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh in the north, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur in the east and Mizoram, Tripura and Bangladesh to the south and West Bengal to the west.

So today in this blog we will be discussing a little about the history of Assam and also exploring some really yummy and very popular traditional dishes of Assam.

History of Assam:

Assam was established in the year 1950. The state was ruled by three dynasties from the year 350 CE to 1140 CE. It is believed that the first king of this state was Kamarupta and the last king was Puranddar. The dynasty which ruled over the state for approximately 600 years and maintained it really well is the Ahom dynasty. This dynasty ruled from the year 1228-1826 which itself is a remarkable job.

Traditional Dishes That Will Take Your Heart:

So before discussing the dishes of Assam. There is a simple question for you, what is the easiest way to the heart of anyone? Yes everyone, you are right, it’s FOOD! And what is the thing which has the power to make and break your vacation? Yes again, it’s FOOD. So let’s begin our mouthwatering journey to some popular traditional dishes of Assam.

1. Khar: It is one of the common dishes in the household of Assamese but unique to the world. The thing which enhances its taste and attracts people is its aroma. The name of the traditional dish is put after its main ingredient “Khar”. The sun-dried banana peel is what the magic behind the dish is. Khar is also the main dish in the festivals in Assam. It is said that the celebrations are incomplete without Khar.

2. Masor Tenga: The meaning of the name of the dish is sour with fish as Tenga means sour and Masor means with fish. And believe me when I say that it is one of the best seafood that I ever had. One of the best things about this traditional dish is that it can be prepared really quickly as it will hardly take 15-20 minutes. The ingredients that you will need while preparing this dish are ridge gourd, catla, tomatoes, potatoes, Masor Tenga and Kokum. You can have this with rice or paratha.

3. Goroor Payas: It is one of the most popular sweets in Assam. This dish is easy to make, pure and yummy. This dish will make your tickle your taste buds for sure. The main ingredients of this dish are Joha rice, milk, jaggery, dates, cashew, and bay leaves. If you are someone who has a sweet tooth then it is the thing that you must try.

Conclusion

So these are the dishes that will enhance your visit to Assam. But Assam is not just about these tasty dishes because it has so much more to offer to its guests. Some of the popular places that you can explore in this state such as national parks talking about national parks made me remember one of the best national parks in Assam that is home to one-horned rhinos. Also, this national park is popular for the activity named the Kaziranga tiger safari tour.

Some of the places that you can visit in this state are Kamkhya Temple, Guwahati etc. So if you are someone who loves food and finds exploring new places fascinating then Assam is exactly what your upcoming trip should be.