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
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 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
Aloo Pitika: The Comfort Food of Assam
2020-07-19
What are the things that come to your mind when you think about Assam. Bihu, Pitha, Tea and the One Horned Rhino, right ? If Aloo Pitika has not comeContinue Reading
Projects for Food Testing Labs Sanctioned in Manipur & Assam
2020-07-14
Ministry of Food Processing, Govt of India, on Tuesday sanctioned proposal for Food Testing Laboratories (FTL) to be set up in Manipur and Assam. In Manipur, the laboratory will beContinue Reading
Kothalor Pitha : An Assamese Recipe for Jackfruit – Jackfruit Rice Flour Fritters
2020-07-04
Jackfruit is a popular fruit of the Indian Subcontinent with its origins in the Western ghats of the country and rain forests of Malaysia. It is also commonly available inContinue Reading
Assam CM to visit Baghjan Site with Petroleum Minister
2020-06-13
Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal to visit the Baghjan fire site on Sunday along with Union Petroleum And Natural Gas Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The duo will be visiting the siteContinue Reading
Assam Exports Home Grown Pumpkins
2020-05-28
Assamย Chief Ministerย Sarbananda Sonowalย on Thursday flagged-off a consignment of pumpkins to Dubai from air cargo terminal of Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International (LGBI) airport in Guwahati. The pumpkins have been produced byContinue Reading
Assam Extends Timing for Food Delivery & Takeaway
2020-05-18
Government of Assam on Monday issued guidelines for the fourth phase of lockdown for containment of COVID19 to be followed till 31st March. It also includes new regulations for foodContinue Reading
Ganga Vilas Cruise Reaches Guwahati
2023-02-20
The Ganga Vilas Cruise which started from Varanasi, reached Guwahati today afternoon on its 42nd day. The local authorities arranged for a good reception for the tourists in Guwahati. TheContinue Reading
World Samosa Day : a Day to celebrate this Simple Snack
2022-09-05
World Samosa Day is an opportunity to celebrate one of most popular snacks across our country. The humble samosa with a cup of tea is the perfect mini – mealContinue Reading