Month: February 2018

TUNGRYMBAI, AN ETHNIC FOOD OF THE KHASIS

TUNGRYMBAI, AN ETHNIC FOOD OF THE KHASIS

Food fermentation is practiced by cultures all over the world and it serves as a major component of human survival in places where preserved food is a necessity. The preparation of many traditional fermented foods and beverages remain today as a household art. It is […]

GOODNESS OF SWEET POTATOES

GOODNESS OF SWEET POTATOES

Sweet potato, a name we have all heard of, which is consumed all over the world. It’s a sweet tuberous root and a starchy food crop. There are a variety of sweet potatoes, ranging from the region and climate they’re grown in. In North East […]

SOHPHLANG: A CREAMY NUTTY DELIGHT

SOHPHLANG: A CREAMY NUTTY DELIGHT

Sohphlang (Flemingia vestita) is an organic edible tuberous root that has a sweet crunchy nutty flavour. It is creamy white in colour and is consumed well by the tribals of North East India. The name sohphlang is a local name given by the Khasi community […]