Guwahati. A book release function with a difference, was held today at Bhergaon T. E amidst friends and family by Anuradha Borooah and Sashi Kanta Borooah.
The book, 'POROMPORA' authored by Anuradha Borooah, is about the culinary habits, long forgotten traditions and customs of Assam. It is written in English and contains all the possible traditional cuisines, their traditional methods of cooking, the implements used, variety of local fruits and vegetables found, variety of local fish that are available, the traditions and customs are all incorporated and elaborately written in this one of a kind cookbook with vivid pictures of all important elements.
The book was released by Chief Guest Dr. Amarjyoti Choudhury, former Vice Chancellor of Gauhati University and Pro Tem Vice Chancellor of Tezpur University, who praised the author's unique style of conveying to the readers simple ways of cooking procedures. He also said that this book will appeal to all upcoming generation who seek to learn about traditional cooking and cuisines of Assam.
Guest of Honour, Smti. Jimoni Choudhary also opined that this appealing book with vivid pictures and lucid description of all kitchen usages in detail will attract our younger generation who reside all over the world and are not familiar with Assamese culture, habits and way of life. She believes the book will appeal to the masses at large globally.
The meeting was well-attended and there was much appreciation for Borooah's hard work and research in compiling the book. Anuradha Borooah feels it is her humble effort to bring Assam closer to the world outside.
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