Top Assamese Recipes - Part 1

Discover authentic Assamese flavors and traditional cooking techniques. From classic dishes to modern interpretations.

Assamese cuisine
Assamese
Hard
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Aromatic and Flavorful Chicken Biryani Recipe

4.4
(1426 reviews)

A flavorful Assamese chicken biryani cooked in a traditional handi (clay pot), featuring aromatic spices, tender chicken, and fragrant rice.

70 min
550 cal
Non-Vegetarian
Gluten-Free (check ingredients)
65%
70
Assamese
Medium
C+

Aloo Konir Dom (Assamese Egg & Potato Curry)

4.3
(818 reviews)

A flavorful and comforting Assamese curry featuring potatoes and boiled eggs cooked in a rich, spiced tomato-based gravy. Aloo Konir Dom is a simple yet satisfying dish, perfect for a weekday meal.

45 min
N/A cal
Gluten-Free
75%
65
Assamese
Medium
A

Assamese Bilahi Boror Tenga (Sour Curry with Red Lentil Fritters)

4.5
(1041 reviews)

A traditional Assamese sour curry featuring crispy red lentil fritters simmered in a tangy tomato-based broth. This recipe offers a delightful blend of textures and flavors, combining the comforting warmth of lentils with the zesty brightness of kokum and tomatoes.

70 min
350 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free (if gluten-free flour is used)
80%
75
Assamese
Medium
A+

Assamese Walking Catfish Curry

4.4
(1595 reviews)

A flavorful Assamese curry featuring walking catfish cooked in a rich curry leaf gravy.

40 min
350 cal
Gluten-Free
70%
65
Assamese
Easy
B+

Assamese Bilahir Tok

4.4
(68 reviews)

A traditional Assamese tomato dish, Bilahir Tok is a simple and flavorful side made with tomatoes, mustard oil, and panch phoran masala.

25 min
150 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
75%
65
Assamese
Medium
A

Assamese Machor Tenga Anja - Fish Curry with Kokum

4.2
(1868 reviews)

A traditional Assamese fish curry made with kokum, offering a tangy and flavorful experience.

40 min
350 cal
Gluten-Free
Dairy-Free
60%
65
Assamese
Medium
A

Assamese Boror Tenga (Vegetarian Sour Curry)

4.3
(371 reviews)

A traditional Assamese vegetarian sour curry featuring masoor dal fritters, tomatoes, and bottle gourd.

60 min
350 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
70%
65
Assamese
Medium
A-

Savoury Kordoi (Assamese Star Fruit Snack)

4.4
(716 reviews)

Savoury Kordoi is a delicious Assamese snack shaped like star fruit, made from whole wheat flour and spices, then deep-fried to golden perfection.

35 min
200 cal
Vegetarian
75%
65
Assamese
Medium
A

Misa Maas Kordoi Tenga (Shrimp With Star Fruit Curry)

4.1
(1890 reviews)

A traditional Assamese curry featuring shrimp and star fruit in a tangy and flavorful sauce.

35 min
250 cal
Gluten-Free
Dairy-Free
65%
60
Assamese
Medium
B+

Assamese Saaru Maas Diya Adar Jhol - Fish in Ginger Gravy

4.2
(476 reviews)

A light and flavorful Assamese fish curry with ginger, perfect for a weekday meal. Served with steamed rice.

30 min
300 cal
Gluten-Free
70%
65
Assamese
Medium
A-

Assamese Style Dil Pasand

4.2
(679 reviews)

A traditional Assamese sweet puri filled with a delicious mixture of coconut, khoya, nuts, and raisins.

45 min
250 cal
Vegetarian
75%
60
Assamese
Medium
A-

Aloo Bilahi Maas - Assamese Fish Curry With Potatoes And Tomatoes

4.3
(122 reviews)

A flavorful Assamese fish curry featuring potatoes and tomatoes, seasoned with aromatic spices.

30 min
350 cal
Gluten-free
75%
60
Assamese
Easy
C+

Assamese Poita Bhat With Aloo Pitika

4.3
(516 reviews)

A traditional Assamese breakfast featuring soaked rice served with mashed potatoes.

25 min
N/A cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
75%
65
Assamese
Medium
B+

Assamese Sweet Kordoi

4.2
(519 reviews)

A traditional Assamese sweet treat, Kordoi, made from wheat flour and sugar syrup, shaped like a star fruit and deep-fried to golden perfection.

40 min
150 cal
Vegetarian
75%
65
Assamese
Hard
A+

Handi Chicken Biryani

4.2
(1701 reviews)

A flavorful and aromatic Assamese chicken biryani cooked in a handi (clay pot).

70 min
650 cal
Gluten-Free
75%
70
Assamese
Easy
A-

Thekera Tenga (Assamese Sour Potato Curry)

4.4
(996 reviews)

Thekera Tenga is a traditional Assamese sour curry made with potatoes and thekera, a dried sour fruit. This simple and flavorful dish is perfect with rice or flatbreads.

30 min
250 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
75%
65
Assamese
Medium
A-

Sandah Guri (Assamese Roasted Rice Flour Porridge)

4.2
(925 reviews)

A traditional Assamese breakfast porridge made from roasted rice flour, milk, jaggery, ghee, and raisins.

165 min
350 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free (check for cross-contamination)
80%
65
Assamese
Medium
A-

Assamese Fish Fried Rice

4.3
(1633 reviews)

A flavorful Assamese-style fried rice with fish, vegetables, and aromatic spices. This dish is a quick and easy way to enjoy a complete meal with a touch of regional flavor.

25 min
450 cal
Gluten-Free
Dairy-Free
75%
70
Assamese
Easy
B+

Sesame Kameer Good Ride (Orange Khair)

4.4
(979 reviews)

A traditional Assamese Komolar Kheer recipe featuring milk, sugar, almonds, orange pulp, and mixed nuts.

20 min
350 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
75%
65
Assamese
Medium
B+

Narikol Pitha (Sweetened Coconut Fritters)

4.4
(1316 reviews)

Narikol Pitha is a traditional Assamese sweet fritter made with coconut and sugar, deep-fried to golden perfection. Enjoy as a dessert or evening snack.

35 min
200 cal
Vegetarian
80%
65