Foods of Arunachal Pradesh

Bamboo Shoot

As curry leaves is a must-have ingredient in every dish, so is

bamboo shoot in Arunachal Pradesh. It is healthy and of course
very easily available. The boiled salad of bamboo shoot is the
specialty of the land of the sun. You should try it atleast once.

Pika Pila
This is one of the yummiest pickles in the state. A particular
tribe known as Apatani had invented this. They make it using
bamboo shoot and pig fat. It has lots of spices and chilies. It
goes best with the state’s staple food, rice.

5Apong
The favourite drink of Arunachal is this rice. It is the most
loved drink of the North Eastern state. It is not that strong and
is had by people there on every special occasion. It is cheap
and easily available. Snow and car trip makes the perfect
beginning of  New Year.

6Marua
If you are not satisfied with Apong, we have more in store.
Tribes make it with millet instead of rice,. It is very easy to
make and is pocket-friendly and delicious. Local people drink
it on every occasion and love it. Go ahead and grab one.
 Chura Sabji
It is another one of the most appetizing item on the menu.
They make it with the cheese of yak milk and vegetables.
What makes it so delicious is not just the cheese but also the
added spices especially the chilies. It can be had as a curry
and also as soup.

8Momos
Oh, nothing sounds more awesome than this dish when
you are in the hills. You can get it with stuffed vegetables
or chicken or yak meat. The flavor, the aroma, the
ambience around when you devour momos is the perfect
picture of a nice trip. You will not find better momos in
any other part of India than the North Eastern states.

10Dung Po
It is beautiful steamed rice. The locals cook it in brass
utensils. The rice is placed in leaves so that they don’t
spread. They keep one vessel over the other; One has
boiling water and the other one has the rice. The aroma
of the leaves will make you hungry, and you just can’t
wait for lunch!
 11Nou Kai Noo Som
It is a delectable dish made with chicken and bamboo
shoot. Tribes make it with chicken stew marinated with
spices. People in hills like it boiled with mixed spices or
just salt. It is simple but mouth watering. Instead of
chicken, one can use meat or pork. Fish is not so
preferable in that area.

12Laksa Stock
It is a very creative dish. You can make it with noodles,
coconut milk, and whatever you like. If you are a
vegetarian, add paneer, grated cheese, and other
vegetables. If you like non-veg, then add chicken,
prawns, and eggs. Make it as much colorful as you like.

Koat Pitha
A notable dish in the state is Koat Pitha.
Its main ingredients are flour, bananas,
jaggery, and mustard oil. Just mix it all
and fry it. Whoa! You have the best
dish in town! Kids are crazy about it
and it make their mums happy as it is
healthy. Sweet tooth will like it as it has
the natural sweetness.

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