Have you ever tasted forbidden rice or black rice? When I did a poll on my Instagram recently, only 8% of the people said they have tried black rice in their lives. After seeing those results I just knew I had to add this family favourite of mine into the […]
Assamese Recipes
Pabda Fish With Mustard
Having grown up in Assam which is a land of rivers, eating fresh-water fish has been very regular for me since childhood. During the 90s, fish sellers used to come directly at out doorstep to deliver the “catch of the day.” If you were lucky enough, you could get the […]
Assamese Fish Curry With Cauliflower & Potatoes | Assamese Recipes
Assamese fish curries are mostly light, watery but packed with flavor. Assamese cuisine pairs a lot of locally available greens and vegetables with their fish curry preparations. This Assamese fish curry with cauliflower and potatoes is very close to my heart. I have had this recipe an innumerable number of times […]
One Pot Yellow Moong Dal
Try out this 30-minute yellow moong dal recipe and never go hungry again! I have been making this dal for years now, and it is a regular in my kitchen. Super simple and loved equally by all, this vegan dal is a crowd pleaser. Make this along with some rice […]
Pabda Curry With Peas & Potatoes
Oh, how I love simple recipes like these! I love eating and cooking fish. Having grown up in Assam, I grew up with an abundant consumption of freshwater fish. In any Assamese household, the absence of fish in a meal is a rarity. My culture hence has a huge influence […]
Assamese Fish Curry with Bottle Gourd & Potatoes
I come from Assam, which is a state in the north-eastern part of India. Like every Indian state, Assamese cuisine is also vast and very unique. We rely on local produce and since we have a lot of rivers (the Brahmaputra being the main) and ponds, we consume a lot […]
Assamese Style Chicken Curry With Chunky Potatoes
How many times do you take a bite of a dish that immediately transports you to a beautiful memory of times gone by? I love food that reminds me of my childhood or makes me nostalgic about events. This Assamese style chicken curry does this the best! An Assamese chicken […]
Banana Flower with Potatoes
A banana is not just a super fruit. Every part of the banana tree can be used for something or the other. Banana leaves have been used as natural plates to eat food on for generations. The branches of the banana are used during pujas in Hindu households, as also […]
Assamese Egg Curry Recipe | Easy Indian Egg Curry
Here is a step by step approach to making a delicious Assamese style egg curry at home. This is an exceptional choice if you are not in a mood to cook something elaborate, yet you do not want to compromise on taste. You can serve this with roti, luchi, plain […]