Bamboo Shoots (Khorisa / Soibum) – Fresh bamboo shoots are lightly smoked and fermented, giving them a deep, earthy flavour that defines winter cooking across Assam and Manipur.

Bamboo Shoots (Khorisa / Soibum) – Fresh bamboo shoots are lightly smoked and fermented, giving them a deep, earthy flavour that defines winter cooking across Assam and Manipur.

Smoked King Chilli (Bhut Jolokia) – Dried over wood fire, this smoked chilli adds warmth and intensity to winter dishes without overpowering them.

Smoked King Chilli (Bhut Jolokia) – Dried over wood fire, this smoked chilli adds warmth and intensity to winter dishes without overpowering them.

Smoked Wild Mushrooms – Foraged forest mushrooms are sun-dried and smoke-cured, then cooked into brothy winter curries with subtle umami notes.

Smoked Wild Mushrooms – Foraged forest mushrooms are sun-dried and smoke-cured, then cooked into brothy winter curries with subtle umami notes.

Smoked Yam (Colocasia / Arbi) – Thick slices of yam are smoked to reduce bitterness and enhance their natural sweetness before being cooked with minimal spices.

Smoked Yam (Colocasia / Arbi) – Thick slices of yam are smoked to reduce bitterness and enhance their natural sweetness before being cooked with minimal spices.

Smoked Black Sesame Seeds – Gently smoked and ground into pastes or chutneys, these seeds add nuttiness and warmth to winter meals.

Smoked Black Sesame Seeds – Gently smoked and ground into pastes or chutneys, these seeds add nuttiness and warmth to winter meals.

Smoked Pumpkin Flesh – Pumpkin pieces are smoked over low fire, giving winter stews a mellow, slightly caramelised flavour.

Smoked Pumpkin Flesh – Pumpkin pieces are smoked over low fire, giving winter stews a mellow, slightly caramelised flavour.

Smoked Bottle Gourd – Smoked before cooking, this humble vegetable develops a surprisingly rich, comforting taste suited for cold evenings.

Smoked Bottle Gourd – Smoked before cooking, this humble vegetable develops a surprisingly rich, comforting taste suited for cold evenings.

Smoked Tree Beans (Yongchak) – Fire-smoked pods soften their strong aroma, making them perfect for winter chutneys and side dishes.

Smoked Tree Beans (Yongchak) – Fire-smoked pods soften their strong aroma, making them perfect for winter chutneys and side dishes.

Smoked Fermented Soybeans (Akhuni / Hawaijar) – Fermented soybeans are smoked lightly in winter kitchens, deepening their pungent, savoury character.

Smoked Fermented Soybeans (Akhuni / Hawaijar) – Fermented soybeans are smoked lightly in winter kitchens, deepening their pungent, savoury character.

Smoked Banana Stem – Carefully smoked and shredded, banana stem becomes tender and flavourful, often used in simple winter preparations.

Smoked Banana Stem – Carefully smoked and shredded, banana stem becomes tender and flavourful, often used in simple winter preparations.

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