Dhubri’s Famous Chilli-Based Products: A Spicy Tradition Rooted in Assam’s Culture
Assam’s region of many landscapes and cultures has produced its share of unique food staples and delicacies. From the fertile Brahmaputra valley and the riverine communities to the ancient Assamese towns, local produce has made its way into home-cooked…
Arecanut in Karimganj, Assam: The Supari That Has Been Around for Years
There are some things we see so often that we stop paying attention to them. An areca palm standing beside a house is one of them. In many parts of Assam, these tall trees have been a familiar sight for years. The fruit they produce gives us arecanut,…
Sivasagar, Assam: The Traditional Taste of Red Rice and Old Assamese Food
State: Assam District: Sivasagar ODOP Product: Rice (Red Rice) Based Products Category: Traditional Food, Rice Products & Rural Entrepreneurship Food has a unique characteristic that reflects the background of the country or village, where it…
South Salmara, Assam: The Traditional Taste of Cashew and Old Assamese Food Culture
State: Assam District: South Salmara ODOP Product: Cashewnut Processing / Processed Cashew Nuts Category: Traditional Food, Local Agriculture & Food Processing Food as a Reflection of History and Lifestyle It is commonly said that food is the most…
Nagaon, Assam: The Traditional Taste of Pickles and Old Assamese Food Culture
State: Assam District: Nagaon ODOP Product: Pickles Category: Traditional Food & Local Value-Added Products Food and the Seasons: Old Assamese Traditions The food culture of Assam is closely linked to the seasons, the land, and the people. Before the…
Mushroom in Kokrajhar, Assam: A Local Product Taking Shape in Local Food Traditions
Certain foods require no introduction. A couple of fresh mushrooms, an onion, some garlic, green chilli, oil and salt can work together to make a satisfying meal. The feeling is that of simplicity – the meal neither requires a long list of…
Nalbari, Assam: The Traditional Flavor of Soft and Sticky Rice
State: Assam District: Nalbari ODOP Product: Rice (Soft and Sticky Rice) Based Products Category: Traditional Food, Rice Products & Rural Entrepreneurship For the people of Assam, rice is more than a staple diet; it is intertwined with life,…
Morigaon, Assam: The Traditional Taste of Groundnut and Old Assamese Food Culture
State: Assam District: Morigaon ODOP Product: Groundnut Products Category: Agriculture, Traditional Food & Food Processing In Assam, food has always been intrinsically tied to the land. What grows in the local fields finds its way into the local…
Biswanath Charali’s Famous Potato-Based Products: A Traditional Taste of Assam’s Culture and Rural Heritage
Assam is famous for its tea, but the cultural significance of the region extends beyond the plantations. The local vegetables, rice, fruits and spices are an integral part of Assamese cuisine. One of these staples is the humble potato, which is deeply…