r/india • u/Reddictor • May 11 '13
[Weekly] Let's talk about: Assam. Please upvote for visibility!
This week's discussion is about Assam, which happens to share an extensive border and history with last week's state, Arunachal Pradesh.
Basic Information:
| State | Assam |
| Website | http://assamgovt.nic.in/ |
| Population | 31,169,272 |
| Chief Minister | Tarun Gogoi (INC) |
| Capital | Dispur |
| GDP per capita | ₹ 37,250 |
| Sex Ratio (F:M) | 954:1000 |
Previous threads:
| States | Link |
|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | http://www.reddit.com/r/india/comments/1dgtj2/let_us_begin_with_andhra_pradesh_as_uthat_70s/ |
| Arunachal Pradesh | http://www.reddit.com/r/india/comments/1dnrrx/lets_talk_arunachal_pradesh_please_upvote_for/ |
Also, /u/that_70s_show_fan has unfortunately deleted his account, so if any of you are interested in creating this weekly thread on a regular basis, do let me know.
Edit: /u/fuck_cricket has generously volunteered his time. Next week is Bihar! Any Bihari redditors interested in answering questions, please let /u/fuck_cricket know.
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u/talkaboom May 11 '13
Lack of heavy use of spices means a lot of non-assamese find it slightly unpalatable.
The 2 major dishes pointed out will be
Khar. It is made from banana tree stem/papayas/lentils etc. It acts as a digestive aid and is a common "Sabji" on the assamese plate.
Masor Tenga. A sour fish curry that is completely different from fish prepared elsewhere in the country.
This Video will give you a good indication of the kind of food we eat. Not to be generalized though. Assamese are known for their love of chilli( personally I can't handle it), and a lot of dishes are far more hot than they may seem.