Amazing northeast Indian dishes you need to try this summer

Northeast Indian cuisine is packed with light, seasonal dishes that are perfect for hot weather. Using ingredients like curd, raw mango, mustard greens, herbs, and minimal spices, these traditional recipes are designed to cool the body while staying flavourful and comforting. (unsplash)

Dahi Pura Baingan: This refreshing dish combines smoky roasted eggplant with chilled curd, mint, roasted cumin, and black salt for a creamy summer-friendly meal. (youtube: cook with lubna)

Kaas Kolor Pitika: Made by mashing boiled raw bananas with mustard oil, onions, coriander, and green chillies, this earthy dish is both filling and gentle on the stomach. (facebook: assamese cuisine and recipes)

Lai Ki Sabzi: Prepared with finely chopped mustard greens and very few spices, this fibre-rich dish is light, nutritious, and commonly eaten with rice during warmer months. (youtube: simple kitchena nd many more)

Masor Tenga: This tangy Assamese fish curry is known for its light broth and refreshing sourness from tomatoes or lime, making it ideal for humid summer days. (youtube: the slurrp diaries)

Poita Bhat: A traditional fermented rice dish eaten cold with mashed potatoes, onions, or fried fish, poita bhat is widely loved in Assamese households for its cooling and probiotic qualities during intense heat. (facebook: fork tales)

Amlu: A comforting lentil preparation combined with raw mango slices, amlu balances tanginess and protein while helping cool the body naturally in summer. (wikipedia)