Northeast India's Vegetarian Delights: From Bamboo Shoots to Black Rice

• Kelli Chana (Manipur): Boiled chickpeas with fried bamboo shoots, spices, served in leaf cups.
• Alu Pitika (Assam): Mashed potatoes with mustard oil, onions, green chilies, a comfort food.
• Tungrymbai (Meghalaya): Fermented soybean dish stir-fried with vegetables, ginger, garlic.
• Eromba (Manipur): Boiled vegetable mash with chili and herbs (vegetarian version, omitting fish).
• Chak Hao Kheer (Manipur): Rich, purple-hued black rice pudding with milk and sugar, antioxidant-rich.

Why It Matters: Northeast India offers a rich tapestry of unique, flavorful vegetarian dishes beyond its meat-centric fame.