Cuisine & Must Try Dishes

Core Characteristics of Tripura Cuisine

• Staple Food: Rice is the main staple, often paired with fish or meat.
• Unique Flavor Base: Use of fermented fish (berma) — salty, pungent, and umami-rich — similar to Southeast Asian shrimp paste.
• Cooking Style: Boiling, steaming, and roasting dominate over deep-frying.
• Common Ingredients: Bamboo shoots, jackfruit seeds, gourds, pumpkin, leafy greens, mustard oil, and local herbs.
• Spice Profile: Mild to moderate chili use; more emphasis on flavor from herbs, fermented fish, and fresh vegetables.
• Meal Structure: Traditionally served on banana leaves, with multiple small portions.