Exotic or weird? 8 most bizarre foods Indians eat
What's the story
One thing that the world agrees about India, is that we have no dearth of diversity. And our culinary habits are a testimony to the fact.
Courtesy contrasting cultures, ours is a country with widely varied tastes.
In fact, silkworm pupae and frog legs are casually used as ingredients in our kitchens.
Don't believe us? Here are 8 most bizarre foods eaten in India.
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Eri Polu and Frog legs
Eri Polu: Eri Polu is an Assamese dish, which is, strangely enough, made from silkworm pupae after it has spun its cocoon. It is commonly served with a traditional condiment used in Assam, called Khorisha, prepared from fermented bamboo-shoots.
Frog legs: Considered a delicacy among the Lepcha community of Sikkim, Frog legs are believed to have medicinal properties against various stomach-related ailments.
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Nahkham and Phan Pyut
Nahkham: Probably the stinkiest dish on this list, Nahkham is an important delicacy for the Garo tribe of Meghalaya. It is made of a curry from dried fish blended with distilled ashes (really?) and veggies. But that smell is something that would definitely put you off.
Phan Pyut: Discarding all the notions about eating fresh, Phan Pyut comprises rotten potatoes mixed with spices.
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Sa-um Bur and Red ant chutney
Sa-um Bur: This dish, relished by the Zo tribe, is prepared by storing and fermenting pig fat, and then using it for cooking.
Red ant chutney: Get over your regular mint chutney! Chaprah or the red ant chutney is a favorite among the tribals of Chhattisgarh. Prepared from red ants and their eggs, this unique chutney gives out a pungent and tangy taste.
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Jadoh and Doh Khileh
Jadoh: Beware, this dish might look like your regular pulao, but this one is way nastier. Savored by the Jaintia tribe of North East India, the main ingredients of this dish are (be prepared!) rice, animal blood and entrails of chicken/pig.
Doh Khileh: This pork and onion salad is better known for its weird garnishing: steamed pig brain!