GUWAHATI, Oct 14: The two-day workshop-cum-food fest of ethnic Northeast Indian cuisine concluded at Shilpgram in Guwahati today. The fest was organized by Quaint Essence in coordination with the North East Zone Cultural Centre, Ministry of Culture, Government of India.
The second of workshop today was chaired by member Morningkeey Phangshu. The session with a deliberation on Asomiya herbs and khar, in particular, by Jyoti Das. Author of three books on cuisine, Das has carved a niche for herself in the field of ethnic Asomiya cuisine.
Managing Editor of Dainik Sambad, Paramita Livingstone, spoke on various aspects of traditional Tripuri cuisine. Living-stone writes for various publications, including a Sunday recipe column in her newspaper. President of the Bishnupriya Manipuri Writers’ Forum, DILS Lakshmindra Singh spoke on various facets of traditional Bishnupriya Mani-puri cuisine.
Meanwhile, a foodie, Villoli Achumi who did her kitchen training in The Oberoi, New Delhi, spoke on traditional Naga food. The workshop concluded with the screening of a documentary on Naga cuisine. The workshop-cum-food fest was organized with the objective of analysing the relation of varied forms of Northeastern cuisine with the lifestyle and culture of the people residing in the region, besides providing a treat to traditional gourmet lovers. THE SENTINEL
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