A Commoner’s Blog

 There have been multiple entries regarding the unique cuisines of the North-Eastern states of India, many of them being recognised to be an ultimate form of superfoods that relinquish the traditional status of such renowned states. Various delicacies have been established by them and as a resident who resides or belongs to one of those states, I’m here to talk about one of those most common dishes of the state of Assam, which is available throughout all the seasons of the year, especially during the harvest season.  The name of the dish varies as I’m about to talk about the technique which creates few of the most iconic meals. This technique is called “Sunga”. The food, let’s take chicken as an example for this dish, is boiled first in a pressure cooker. And then as we see that it is now soft, but not yet cooked enough, we prepare with the following ingredients: 1. Bamboo stem; 2. Banana Leaf; 3. Chicken; 4. Spices. We take a segment of the bamboo stem, clear the insides and ...

 On the day of 14th April, or on the 2nd week of April, we see the commencement of the Assamese new year. We, the locals call it as Rongali or Bohag Bihu. It simplifies and gives the explanation for the beginning of the harvest festival in the northeastern state of Assam for the paddy crops that are grown by the local farmers. This holiday would hold as a considerate way of reuniting the native settlements of Assam to come together and celebrate this auspicious occasion in a brand new manner with the help of the united people of the northeastern states and get together for such events that’ll be hold during such schedules.  Rongali Utsab is a celebration that is held in Guwahati, that upholds and showcases the tribal culture of Assam. There are always multiple ways of celebrating this occasion by the people of the state, the original way is to follow up with the beginning of the harvest festival, conducting harvest of the paddy crops during the summer of April and people also ...