6 Famous Traditional Dishes Of Meghalaya You Must Try

Meghalaya is also known as, “Scotland of East.” The clouds, hills, rain, lakes, lovely weather, and delicious food makes Meghalaya even more beautiful. Meghalaya still holds the tribal culture and it can be seen in Meghalaya cuisine. Rice and pork is the staple ingredient of the Meghalaya.

# Jadoh

Jadoh is a popular dish of the Khasi tribe community of Meghalaya. Jadoh is prepared with rice and pork, mixed with aromatic species, chopped vegetables, and garnished with eggs or fried fish.

# Doh-Khlieh

Doh-Khlieh is a pork salad prepared with boiled pork and mixed with lots of onion, chili, spices, and salt. It is a simple yet delicious dish. Doh-Khlieh is a specialty of Meghalaya.

# Nakham Bitchi

Nakham Bitchi is a delicious soup of dry fish and boiling vegetables, quite popular in Meghalaya. The soup is served to the guests after a heavy spicy meal. Nakham Bitchi is a nutritious and delicious soup of Meghalaya cuisine.

# Pumaloi

Pumaloi is a sort of steamed rice. The rice used is a special kind of rice found in Meghalaya. This is favorite dish of the Khasi community. The Pumaloi rice is served at any time during breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

# Doh-Neiiong

Doh-Neiiong is prepared from pork belly, black sesame, onion, salt, turmeric paste, and aromatic spices. The dish is best served with sticky rice.

# Tungrymbai

Tungrymbai is a nutritious dish of fermented soya beans, boiled pork, black sesame, ginger, onion, and aromatic spices. This lip-smacking dish is an important part of Meghalaya cuisine.