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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