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9 Iconic Desserts from Northeast India You Need to Try

Pitha (Assam) A festive favorite in Assam, Pitha is a rice-based sweet stuffed with coconut and jaggery. Steamed, fried, or roasted—every version is delicious

Koat Pitha (Meghalaya) This banana fritter made with jaggery and rice flour is a chewy, deep-fried delight. A rustic and beloved sweet in Khasi culture

Sel Roti (Sikkim) A ring-shaped rice doughnut from Sikkim and nearby areas, Sel Roti is crisp on the outside and soft inside—perfect with tea

Chhangban (Tripura) Made with sticky rice and often served with jaggery or roasted sesame, Chhangban is a simple yet rich treat rooted in tribal cuisine

Nap Naang (Nagaland) A black sticky rice pudding unique to Nagaland, Nap Naang is naturally sweet, earthy in flavor, and traditionally steamed in bamboo

Khapse (Arunachal Pradesh) These crispy, deep-fried, twisted cookies are made during Tibetan festivals in Arunachal. They’re sweet, crunchy, and full of cultural symbolism

Misa Maasya (Mizoram) While Mizoram is known for savory dishes, this banana-based dessert mixed with coconut and sweeteners is a hidden gem

Tungrymbai Cake (Fusion – Meghalaya Inspired) Modern cafés have reinvented fermented soy-based Tungrymbai into unique fusion cakes—blending tradition with taste for adventurous foodies

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