The Wisdom of the Assamese Thali: : Where Food Meets Philosophy

Traditional Assamese thali served in bell metal bowls with rice, dal, green leafy curry, fish curry, fried vegetables, and local condiments, placed on a woven mat and wooden table.

Like most grandmothers, mine too had an immense influence on my life in many ways.  Of late, amongst all her influences, the one I remember most is her views on food. I realize that many years before I studied nutrition or even thought about it in the way I do today, she lived and embodied […]