10 Best Traditional Foods to Eat in North East India

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North East India is very famous for its scenic beauty but it also beholds a variety of unique food. Anytime you plan a trip to the North East, make sure you try these North-Eastern items.

10 Best Traditional Foods Eat in North East India

1. BAMBOO SHOOT

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Traditionally known as Gaaj, it is a part of North East cuisine. It is used as a pickle. Gaaj is also used in making meat curries. 

2. BANANA STEM

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The traditional name of the Banana stem is Kol Posola, the small banana tree is used for this. It is mainly dry-fried and eaten as a side dish with rice.

3. BLACK RICE

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Nowadays eating carbs is a big tension. But the healthier version of carbs is black rice, which is also used to make mouth-watering desserts.

4. BHOOT JOLOKIYA

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The hottest chilli in the world is literally the ghost chilli.

5. SILKWORM

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Silkworms not only give us a fine thread to weave cloths but also some great snacks while deep-fried with proper masala on them.  

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6. RED ANT

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Those big red ants can really cause you trouble if they bite you. How about catching them and fry to eat as a side dish.   

7. KOSU

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It is a vegetable that grows under the soil and is cooked in various ways, like fried or curry.

8. PIGEON MEAT

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North East Region in India is very rich in a variety of meat, be it pork, chicken, duck or pigeon. This meat helps to cure a cold, on the other hand, is bad for high blood pressure.

9. DHEKIYA XAAK

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It is a kind of fern, which is healthy and tasty too.    

10. RICE BEER

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Last but not the least, the Rice beer of North East India are tasty, healthy and of course authentic.

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bamboo shoot / banana stem / bhoot jolokiya / black rice / dhekiya xaak / ethnic north east indian food / ghost pepper / kosu / pigeon meat / red ant / rice beer / silk worm

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