While India's first Vande Bharat sleeper train is built to reach a top speed of 180 kmph, it is expected to operate at a maximum of 120-130 kmph. Guti Aloo Fry is a traditional Assamese dish made with ...

Aloo pitika is quite similar to Bengali aloo bhorta (or aloo seddho). You need very few ingredients to make this dish and can enjoy it with rice and dal. Interestingly, khar is both an ingredient and ...

Guti Aloo Fry is a traditional Assamese dish made with small whole potatoes sauteed in mustard oil and flavoured with spices like cumin, turmeric, and dried red chillies.

Kelli Chana (Manipur): A street‑side favorite, Kelli Chana is a simple yet bold dish made with boiled chickpeas tossed with fried bamboo shoots, spices, and herbs. Traditionally served in small leaf ...

The tastes and ingredients used in Assamese cuisine are distinctive and varied. Assamese cuisine offers a variety of gastronomic experiences, from its iconic dishes like Masor Tenga and pork with ...

What’s in a name? Plenty, if you ask the Shiuli flower. Known as Shiuli phool in Bangla, Parijat in Hindi, and Xewali in Assamese, the night-blooming jasmine (Nyctanthes arbor-tristis) carries with it ...

Bamboo shoots are an integral part of Assamese cuisine, adding a unique flavor to several dishes. These tender shoots are widely used in traditional breakfasts, giving an authentic taste of the region ...

Digital Desk: Nestled in the lush valleys of Northeast, Assam is so much more than just tea gardens, one-horned rhinos, and the vibrant festivals. It’s also a paradise for people who love food. Assam ...

Chef Gitika Saikia, left behind a corporate career of over a decade and went ahead with what she enjoys a lot- cooking and curating food. Conceptualised in 2014, her venture, Gitika’s PakGhor, which ...

Panta Bhaat, a traditional Bengali and Assamese dish, utilizes leftover rice soaked overnight to create a cooling and gut-healthy summer meal. This fermented rice is rich in probiotics and ...

Masor Tenga: One of the most famous dishes is Masor Tenga, a light and sour fish curry. It’s made with ingredients like tomatoes, thekera (dried garcinia), or elephant apple, depending on what’s ...