Taste the Tradition of Assam
Assamese cuisine reflects the state's rich culture, fresh ingredients, and unique cooking traditions. From delicious rice dishes and fish curries to sweet pithas and refreshing tea, every meal tells a story of Assam's heritage.
Assamese Thali
A traditional meal served with rice, dal, vegetables, fish or meat curry, pickles and local delicacies.
Pitha
Traditional Assamese rice cakes prepared during Bihu using rice flour, jaggery, sesame and coconut.
Duck Curry
A famous Assamese delicacy cooked with ash gourd or sesame seeds and aromatic local spices.
Masor Tenga
A refreshing sour fish curry prepared with tomatoes, lemon or elephant apple, popular across Assam.
Til Laru
Sweet sesame seed balls made during Magh Bihu, loved by people of all ages.
Assam Tea
World-famous Assam Tea is known for its strong flavour, rich aroma and bright colour.
Laai Xak Gahori
Laai Ghahori is a traditional Assamese pork dish cooked with fresh mustard greens (Laai Xaak), offering a rich and authentic local flavour.
Bora Saul
Bora Saul is Assam's famous sticky rice, commonly served with curd, jaggery, milk, or traditional sweets during festivals and special occasions.
Khar
Khar is one of Assam's signature dishes prepared using alkaline extract from banana peel and vegetables, traditionally served at the beginning of a meal.
Assamese Xaak
Assamese Xaak includes fresh leafy vegetables such as Laai Xaak, Paleng Xaak, Dhekia Xaak, and many seasonal greens cooked with simple spices.
Aloo Pitika
Aloo Pitika is a favourite Assamese side dish made from mashed potatoes mixed with mustard oil, onions, green chillies and coriander.
Maas Pura
Maas Pura is a delicious Assamese smoked fish delicacy roasted over charcoal and mashed with mustard oil, onions and green chillies.