Food

Oma Bedor Eonai

In Bodo cuisine, pork is a key ingredient. "Oma Bedor Eonai" refers to a range of popular pork dishes.

Pork Fry and Pork Intestin

These dishes use traditional methods to enhance the meat's natural flavors. Pork is marinated with local spices and herbs, then fried. Pork intestines, considered a delicacy, are cleaned and cooked with similar spices, creating a rich and flavorful dish.

Jwo

"Jwo" is traditional rice beer essential to Bodo celebrations. Made from fermented rice, it symbolizes joy and togetherness and is enjoyed during festivals and gatherings.

Pork and Papaya Khar

"Khar" is a special dish in Assamese cuisine. The Bodo version with pork and papaya combines tender pork with the sweetness of papaya, cooked in an alkaline solution from sun-dried banana peel ash. This dish is both flavorful and nutritious.

Fish with Roselle Leaves

The Bodo people create delicious dishes with local ingredients. Fish cooked with tangy roselle leaves is a light, refreshing meal seasoned simply to let the natural flavors shine.

Mwitha Jwng Na

"Mwitha Jwng Na" refers to dry fish preparations in Bodo cuisine. Sun-dried fish is cooked with local herbs and spices, resulting in a rich, aromatic dish.

Pork and Dry Jute Leaves

A famous Bodo dish is pork cooked with dry jute leaves. The pork is simmered with dried jute leaves, giving it a distinct earthy flavor. This dish highlights the Bodo people's ability to use local ingredients creatively.