8 foods from Meghalaya that you must try once in a lifetime
2 April, 2022
THE 'SCOTLAND OF EAST INDIA'
Be it the hills, the lakes, the rain, or the weather, Meghalaya is a true beauty and is aptly called the 'Scotland of East'. It is not just the scenic beauty that it is famous for, but even its unique cuisine is something that's different from other Eastern states!
Famous for ‘tribal foods’
Governed by the tribal communities Khasi, Jaintias and Garos, Meghalayan food is like a gastronomical experience for someone who loves to eat. While the Khasi and Jaintia tribes use a lot of bamboo shoots in their food preparations, Garos prefer eating pork-based dishes.
WHAT MEGHALAYANS EAT THE MOST?
Most of the people living in Meghalaya consume rice with curries, be it vegetarian or non-vegetarian. Rice is a staple food in this beautiful North-Eastern state of India.
POPULAR MEGHALAYAN FOODS
The food of Meghalaya is so distinctive that you will be in awe of every dish you devour in any part of this beautiful state. Here are some of the Meghalayan dishes that one must try once in their lifetime.
Jadoh
It is the most popular dish of Meghalayan cuisine and belongs to the Khasi community. It is made of rice with some pork meat and veggies seasoned with traditional spices and eggs/fried fish on top. It is like one-bowl rice and is truly delicious.
DOH-KHLIEH
Doh-Khlieh is a speciality of Meghalaya and is made of boiled pork and lots of onion, chilli, spices sprinkled with some salt on top. This pork salad is a simple yet delicious dish that one must try in Meghalaya.
NAKHAM BITCHI
This is a nutritious soup that's made of dry fish boiling vegetables and is quite popular in Meghalaya. The soup is served to the guests after a heavy spicy meal.
PUDOH
This dish is prepared with steamed rice and pork and is flavoured with local herbs and spices. This rice preparation is quite popular during Khasi weddings and celebrations.
MINIL SONGA
One of the popular dishes of the Caro tribe in Meghalaya, this is a sticky rice preparation that is made by boiling Mini! rice in bamboo shoots. This dish has a nutty flavour and delicate texture and is said to cure constipation while improving digestion.
KYAT
It is one of the most important party drinks of Meghalaya that's made from fermented rice and is garnished with local ingredients. Your trip to Meghalaya will be incomplete without this drink.
EGG DAL
This eggetarian dish is made with tuvar or arhar dal with lots of onions, garlic, ghee, tomato, and chillies in its tadka. The dal is cooked until thick and then eggs are broken into it. It's a unique dish of Meghalayan cuisine and is quite nutritious and delicious.
BAMBOO SHOOTS
This dish is a must when you are visiting Meghala4 and is one of the specialities of asi tribe. The bamboo shoots are eaten with unks of pork, which are first marinated and then frtigsand veggies with sliced onion and spices orinp.
MOMOS
Last, but not the least, how can one forget momos when in Meghalaya? Meghalayan momos are the best and come with a lot of fillings like pork, chicken and even boiled vegetables. Once you taste Meghalayan momos, you won't like it anywhere else.