This xoru maas diya adar jool l small fish in ginger gravy is an Assamese favourite. It’s a light soupy gravy with small varieties of fish added to it. Coming from a place on the banks of one of the world’s largest rivers (the mighty Brahmaputra) flowing through […]

This courgette – bilahi masor jool l courgette – tomato fish curry is based on one of my favourite Assamese style fish curries while growing up. It is a light, comforting and refreshing fish curry, and it’s quite easy to make too. Growing up in an Assamese (from […]

This aloo – phulkobi masor jool l Assamese potato and cauliflower fish curry is a very popular fish curry in Assam ( a state in North East India). Cauliflower florets and potato pieces are lovingly cooked in spices. Liquid is added to make a light soupy curry (jool). […]

Unlike some curies that require more simmering time, this uncomplicated aloo bilahi masor jool / Assamese style fish curry with potato and tomato makes for a fast and hearty meal any day of the week. It is light with a slight hint of spices and comforting as most […]

The Assamese are great fish lovers. With the mighty river Brahmaputra flowing by, there is an abundant supply of a variety of riverine fish, both large and small. Therefore, they all have a prominent place in Assamese cuisine. Fish is cooked in a variety of ways; in simple […]

Some summer comforts never change. On scorching hot afternoons like these, nothing feels quite as restorative as a chilled glass of Assamese Thekera Tenga Sorbot | A Cooling Summer Drink Thekera (Garcinia pedunculata), often referred to as dried mangosteen, has long been treasured in Assamese kitchens not just […]

This roasted butternut squash and potato pitika (Assamese-style mash) is the kind of dish that wraps you in the quiet comfort of home, even when you’re miles away from it. There’s something incredibly grounding about pitika—a humble Assamese mashed dish that transcends its simplicity. Whether it’s the smoky […]

Aloo Bengena Pitika is a traditional Assamese mashed dish made with boiled potatoes and eggplant (brinjal / aubergine). It’s simple, rustic, and full of flavor—typically served as a side dish with rice and dal. 🍽️ What is Pitika? Assamese cuisine is known for its simplicity, subtlety, and the […]

This Baked Lemon and Garlic Cod is a very light, quick and easy dish to rustle up. It is perfect dish to rustle up on busy weekdays. Every time cod makes its appearance in our house, D eyes light up at the thought of some deep fried battered […]

The recipe for this spicy salmon and potato curry was posted many years ago when I was on ‘Blogger’. Although I have moved to my new domain many years ago, those old posts are still lingering there in a private mode. I am talking about when I first […]