Assamese cuisine

From WikiMD's medical encyclopedia

Assamese cuisine is the cuisine of Assam, a state in North-East India. It is a mixture of different indigenous styles with considerable regional variation and some external influences. It is characterized by its distinct flavoring and influences from both mainland Indian communities and Southeast Asian cuisine.

Ingredients

The cuisine is characterized by the use of an extremely wide variety of plant as well as animal products, owing to the lush biodiversity of Assam. Rice is the staple diet in Assam. It is eaten in various forms throughout the day - boiled rice is the main course, while flattened rice, puffed rice, and rice flour are used in snacks and breakfast.

Dishes

The dishes of Assamese cuisine are less spicy than those in most Indian cuisines and are characterized by a strong flavor of fermentation. Some of the well-known dishes include Khar, Duck meat curry, Pigeon meat curry, Masor tenga, and Ou tenga.

Traditional utensils

Traditional utensils made of bell metal and brass are used in Assamese cuisine. The traditional serving dish is called kahi, and the traditional serving bowl is called bati.

See also

References


External links

WHO Rod.svg
This article is a medical stub. You can help WikiMD by expanding it!
PubMed
Wikipedia
Navigation: Wellness - Encyclopedia - Health topics - Disease Index‏‎ - Drugs - World Directory - Gray's Anatomy - Keto diet - Recipes

Transform your life with W8MD's budget GLP-1 injections from $125.

W8mdlogo.png
W8MD weight loss doctors team

W8MD offers a medical weight loss program to lose weight in Philadelphia. Our physician-supervised medical weight loss provides:

NYC weight loss doctor appointments

Start your NYC weight loss journey today at our NYC medical weight loss and Philadelphia medical weight loss clinics.

Linkedin_Shiny_Icon Facebook_Shiny_Icon YouTube_icon_(2011-2013) Google plus


Advertise on WikiMD

WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia

Let Food Be Thy Medicine
Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates

Medical Disclaimer: WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. The information on WikiMD is provided as an information resource only, may be incorrect, outdated or misleading, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. Please consult your health care provider before making any healthcare decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. WikiMD expressly disclaims responsibility, and shall have no liability, for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffered as a result of your reliance on the information contained in this site. By visiting this site you agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, which may from time to time be changed or supplemented by WikiMD. If you do not agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, you should not enter or use this site. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates, categories Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.

Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD