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Tripuri cuisine is the special food from Tripura, a state in northeastern India. Most Tripuri people enjoy eating meat, so their main meals often include meat dishes, but they also add lots of vegetables. The traditional food of Tripura is called Mui Borok. A very important ingredient in Tripuri cooking is Berma. This is a small, dry, and fermented fish that's been pressed with oil. Tripuri foods are usually considered healthy because they are often cooked with very little oil.

Tripuri cusine
A basic Tripuri meal, called a thali

Some popular Tripuri dishes include special rice called bangui rice, and tasty fish stews. They also use Muya (Bamboo shoot), which is bamboo shoots, and local fish. Batema is a unique jelly-like food made from a plant called Elephant foot yam. It's prepared carefully to remove a substance that can make your throat itchy. People often enjoy it with fresh garlic paste and Mosdeng, a spicy chutney. Another favorite is wahan moso, made with boiled pork, onions, ginger, and roasted green chili paste. Roasted meats are also very popular both in Tripura and nearby areas.

Traditional Tripuri Meals

See also: Traditional food

Most people in Tripura eat meat, meaning they are non-vegetarian. However, some people choose to be vegetarians and eat only plant-based foods.

Here are some of the main types of food you'll find in Tripuri cooking:

  • Chakhwi
  • Mwkhwi
  • Mwitru

Tripuri Rice Dishes

Awang Bangwi
Awang Bangwi, a dish made with Guriya rice

In the local Kokborok language, rice is called Mai. There are different kinds of rice used in Tripuri cuisine, such as:

  • Maisa
  • Maimi
  • Guriya

What is Mui Borok?

The people of Tripura call their traditional and unique way of cooking Mui Borok. It's their special style of food.

Chakhwi Dishes

Chakhwi
A dish called Chakhwi

Chakhwi is a type of food that often includes pasted rice and a special powder called sodium powder. Other dishes related to Chakhwi include:

Muitru Dishes

Awandru
Muya Awandru, a dish with bamboo shoots

Muitru refers to a wide variety of dishes and ingredients. Some examples are Awandru, Bwtwi, Hontali, Gudok, Khalok, Uhmai, Pehng, Napehng, Ik, Yokhpra, Sokrang, Maipolok, Yohk, Mur, Sok, Hang, Ser, Irimbak, Mosdeng, Kelua, Mohsotok, Akhata, Aloni, Ruk, Neransi.

Gudok: A Vegetable Mix

Gudok is a dish made by mashing together different kinds of vegetables. It's a simple and healthy way to enjoy vegetables.

Mwkhwi (Sweet Treats)

Mwkhwi refers to different kinds of desserts or sweet items in Tripuri cuisine. Here are some examples:

  • Thentrwi mwkhwi
  • Thaiplo mwkhwi
  • Belphui mwkhwi
  • Dorompai mwkhwi
  • Thaihchumu mwkhwi
  • Thaihtwi mwkhwi
  • Jambi mwkhwi
  • Thaihchuk mwkhwi
  • Thaihstem mwkhwi
  • Daskuiya mwkhwi
  • Yasrem mwkhwi

Meat and Seafood in Tripuri Food

Tripuri people enjoy many kinds of meat and seafood. Some of the main ingredients they use are:

Fruits from Tripura

Many delicious fruits grow in Tripura. Some common ones include:

Vegetables and Flavorings

People in Tripuri households grow many vegetables for their cooking. Some of these include:

They also use many seasonings and herbs to add flavor. These include:

Some foods contain a substance called raphides, which can cause an itchy feeling if not prepared correctly. These include:

Traditional Drinks

In Tripuri, traditional drinks are known as chwak. Some examples are:

  • Chwak bwtwi
  • Chwarak
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