Tulika Devi / Assam. Many types of vegetables and non-vegetarian things are used in Assamese cuisine. At the same time, due to some external influences, the Assamese tribal cuisine is mainly a fusion of various indigenous styles and ingredients. Local residents of Assam eat meat of pigeon, duck etc. in community functions, but there are some special occasions when insect dishes are necessarily made. Polu (silkworm) and amroli poruar tup (red ant eggs) dishes are popular among many tribal communities in Assam. Many communities make ‘amroli poruar thup’ or red ant egg dishes, especially on the occasion of Bohag Bihu festival (harvest harvest and celebrated in the month of April). It is eaten with wine (Haj) prepared in the traditional way at home.
Tell that on the occasion of Rongali Bihu / Bohag Bihu, red ant eggs are collected from trees. This ant is especially found on mango and jackfruit trees. It makes a beautiful nest of leaves and lives inside it and lays eggs. Before the monsoon and especially in the spring, these red ants lay eggs in large quantities, which look like rice grains. Their color is also white. These eggs are collected by removing them from the nest very efficiently along with red ants. A lot of care is taken while doing this. In fact, it is said about red ants that they are very alert and are known for attacking their enemies. While biting, it releases the acidic liquid stored in its back on the enemies, which causes a lot of pain.
Famous in Ahom and Upper Assam
Especially the people of Ahom and other tribal communities living in Upper Assam make and eat red ant egg dishes. This dish is sour and tasty to eat. It is believed that it contains a lot of nutrients. Also, those who do not like sour taste, they can throw away the ant before making this recipe. According to experts, ‘Amroli Poruar Tup’ collected from mango trees is considered the best in terms of quality. While red ant eggs are a great source of protein. Apart from this, iron, calcium and vitamin B12 are also found in it. It is believed that this dish protects against certain diseases and is good for health.
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How to make ‘Amroli Poruar Tup’
Like any other Assamese dish, it is also cooked over a wood fire. Less spices and oil are added to it. At the same time, its taste is very strong. These things are kept in mind while making….
>>Heat oil in a vessel and add chopped onions to it and fry it until it turns light brown.
>> Now add red ant eggs / Amroli Tup in it _
>> Add turmeric, cumin powder, coriander powder and red chili powder. Keep stirring it and fry.
>> Add green chillies and namesake. Cover it and let it cook on a low flame for the next five minutes.
>> If you are cooking only ant eggs, then add eggs and tomatoes to it.
>> Now add garam masala to it and after mixing and frying for two minutes, take it off the gas. Now it is ready to eat hot.
>> If you want, you can eat it with rice as a starter or as a side dish.
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FIRST PUBLISHED : June 08, 2023, 14:00 IST