Tamul: A Saga of Taste, Tradition & Beyond
2020-08-23
Most outsiders believe Tamul to be only a mouth freshener consumed after main meals. Only a true Assamese knows that its value is much more than that. It is anContinue Reading
A Guide to making Khar, the traditional Assamese Alkali
2020-08-22
A lot of people will be surprised to know that salt is a very new ingredient in the list of ingredients from Northeast India. Khar or alkali has been theContinue Reading
Tekeli Pitha – The Steamed Rice Cake and its Modern Versions
2020-08-20
Pitha is an essential part of the Assamese Culinary culture. And Tekeli Pitha is one of the oldest and easiest to cook pitha recipes. Team Discover East brings to youContinue Reading
A Conversation with Veteran Photographer Bidya Sagar Baruah
2020-08-19
On the occasion of World Photography Day, Team Discover East had a chat with veteran photographer from Assam, Bidya Sagar Baruah. Barua hails from Bokakhat and currently resides in Guwahati.Continue Reading
A Khila Paat – A Story about Handmade Paper and Beyond
2020-08-16
‘Akhila Paat’ literally translates to ‘a Sheet of Paper’ in the Assamese language. And it is the very same paper that A Khila Paat deals in, with a few specialtiesContinue Reading
Til Gahori – Pork with Sesame Seeds
2020-08-13
Gahori or pork is one of the highest consumed meats worldwide and definitely a favorite in Northeast India. So here is another traditional pork recipe for pork – the TilContinue Reading
Fresh Guidelines Issued by Assam Govt
2020-08-13
Government of Assam on Thursday issued fresh guidelines to be followed in the state from 16th August. The order shall come into effect from 5 AM of the 16th ofContinue Reading
A Guide to the Preservation and Cooking of Thekera
2020-08-10
Thekera is one of the must have items of any Assamese kitchen. It can be used in a variety of ways, from curries to sharbat. So Discover East compiled thisContinue Reading
Revised Guidelines for Air Passengers Visiting Assam
2020-08-10
Government of Assam has issued a revised SOP for Air passengers visiting Assam. The SOP has been issued by Samir K. Sinha, principal secretary to the govt of Assam, HealthContinue Reading
7 Coolers from Assam to Beat the Heat
2020-08-08
After the Covid-19 cases, now the fluctuating and soaring mercury level is giving a tough time to the people of Assam. Recently, Guwahati reportedly was among the top 10 hottestContinue Reading
A Guide to Assam Silk
2020-08-07
Northeast India has a very rich tradition of handloom products. Among the most popular ones, Assam Silk is definitely noteworthy. It has a huge demand of these products across theContinue Reading
A Guide to the Lemons of Assam
2020-08-07
Lemons happen to be an essential part of the Assamese culinary culture. Belonging to the Citrus Family, these refreshing fruits are a rich source of Vitamin C and minerals. TheContinue Reading