In 1847, when it was first located and recorded, the corresponding officer failed to find its name. Hence, the survey team termed is as Peak ‘b’ and later as Peak XV. Everyone in the team was willing to go for its local name, as it was the norm, but failed due to the hostile behaviorRead more
The word Khar is very familiar to the Assamese people. Kolakhar is very popular and unique liquid food additive of Assam. It is used as antacid and cleansing agent apart from used as a food additive in preparing palatable dishes. For every Assamese, calling oneself a “Kharkhua Oxomiya” is a matter of pride, a prideRead more
Summers in Assam means that the markets are abundant with bamboo shoots. As the bamboos start sprouting, you get to eat tender and juicy bamboo shoots which can be cooked with vegetables or meat or pickled/fermented for later use. Chicken with bamboo shoots is also such an Assamese delicacy which is best eaten when theRead more
যান্ত্ৰিক জীৱনৰ গদ্দলিকা প্ৰবাহত উটি ফুৰা আমাৰ নিচিনা মধ্যবিত্ত চাকৰিজীৱি মানুহবোৰৰ কেতিয়াবা কেতিয়াবা প্ৰকৃতিৰ কোলাত হেচুকি সোমাই যোৱাৰ ইচ্ছা হয়। সেই ইচ্ছাৰ প্ৰতি সঁহাৰি জনাই যোৱা বছৰৰ অৰ্থাৎ ২০১৭ চনৰ ডিচেম্বৰ মাহত গৈছিলো বোকাখাটৰ সমীপৱৰ্ত্তী ধনশিৰী ইকʼ কেম্পলৈ। যান্ত্ৰিকতাৰ পৰা দূৰত ইন্টাৰনেট আৰু মোবাইল নেটৱৰ্ক নোপোৱা ধনশিৰী নদীৰ বালিচৰত এটি নিশা পাৰ কৰাৰ আমেজেই বেলেগ।Read more
Dear readers, with this post, I am introducing a new segment on this blog. This segment would focus on food and travel in Assam by our esteemed guest bloggers. If you have a piece written on Assam’s food or travel destinations, feel free to check our guidelines, click here. —————————————————————————————————————————————————- Hello Everyone!! TodayRead more
Dhoniya is a must-have ingredient in Assamese recipes. No meals during the winter season are complete without the garnishing of fresh coriander leaves. Facebook Comments
In my childhood, another thing that I hated was the Chirota. During March-April, it was mandatory for us to have some chirota soaked water in empty stomach every alternate day. This precaution was taken to get the worms out of our system and keep our gut healthy. But the concoction was so bitter thatRead more
Brahmi Xaak is a commonly used herb in Assamese Cuisine. This particular perennial herb is known for its wonderful properties and has been widely used for boosting memory since time immemorial. Brahmi Xaak is known to prevent certain cancers, improve respiratory diseases and stimulation of the mind to boost memory and concentration. It is alsoRead more
~This series is a part of A-Z Blogging Challenge, 2018. I will be writing about different herbs, greens and ingredients used in AssameseCuisine.~ Asian pennywort or Manimuni, as it is called in Assamese language, is an integral herb in Assamese Cuisine. Manimuni is a tender herb which grows abundantly in everywhere in Assam. It isRead more
Finally, the season of spring is here. The wind is scented with the essence of various flowers and if you notice the details keenly, you can actually distinguish each fragrance. The season also brings some fresh herbs and vegetables after you get bored with cauliflowers and cabbages. One of the first summer vegetable to appearRead more