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