Though majority of the Assamese community is non-vegetarian, lots of tasty vegetarian recipes are also prepared the traditional way. Pakodas(Bor/ Bora), meshes of different vegetables (pitika), vegetable fries and curries (Bhaji/ Anja/Torkari), baked/roasted vegtables (Patot/Khorikat Dia) and lentils (Dail/Dali) prepared in unique style are served along side the main dish.

Please try a few of the preparations with easily available ingredients and experience the Assamese delight.

The items mentioned here are very special to Assamese cuisine.These are tasty, easy to prepare and are served as side menues of the main dish.Commonly known as Ou-tenga (Elepant Apple/ sc.dillenia indica) is a sour fruit available in South-East Asia. It's an evergreen fruit with medicinal values.

• Elephant Apple(sc:dillenia indica) in Black Gram Dal(Ou tenga dia mati dail)
• Bamboo Shoot Fry (Khorisa)
• Colocasia Leaves curry (Kosu Xakor Jalukia)