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East Indian Cuisine

The states of Eastern India get heavy rainfall so rice, grown in the vast fields here, is a huge part of the local diet. Fish is very popular in the coastal state of West Bengal while further inland pork and beef are the meats of choice.

Sandesh Mishti

Indulge your sweeth tooth with this recipe for Sandesh.

Steamed Momos (wontons)

Steamed Momos (wontons)

Thukpa (Sikkimese clear noodle soup)

Thukpa (Sikkimese clear noodle soup)

Baigun Bhaja (fried eggplant)

Baigun Bhaja (fried eggplant)

Baigun Bhaja (fried eggplant)

Baigun Bhaja (fried eggplant)

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