Assamese Thali : Looking Beyond The Tea Estates
Did you know the name Assam is derived from the word Asama, meaning 'Peerless' in the now extint Ahom Language? It is one of the Eight Sister states of North East India, the culture of which is a fusion of Indo Burmese, Mongolian and Aryan influence. Assam has always been on my wish list of places to visit, see Shillong and Guwahati cities, to stroll in the tea estates, see the great one horned rhinos in Kaziranga National Park, take a cruise in the Brahamaputra the widest river in India , pray at Kamakhya Temple and Umananda Temple , and let the land of plains and river valleys refresh you and make you feel more connected to nature. The winner of Master chef India 2023, Nayanjoti Saikia and first runner up Santa Sharma both Assamese, have played instrumental roles in shedding light on some unique local delicacies. Another unique thing found in Assam is Bhut Jolokia or Ghost Chilli, or Naga Chilli, by far the hottest chilli produced in India. Bhut Jolokia has been recorded in