Plants and Their Benefits
Unpolished and Nutrient Rich Khasi Sticky Rice
In India Sticky Rice Is Grown Only in the Northeast States
Short grained rice with a sticky texture is grown among the hills of Meghalaya using nat...
Sohphlang – A Unique Tuber of Health Meghalaya
Rich in phosphorus and protein this pale white, shapeless produce is not very attractive to look at. But this seasonal vegetable (or should we say fruit?) is much loved for its crunchy taste. Not many eat it thinking it is good for them, but because they love its feel on the tongue and down the gullet.
Meghalaya Cinnamon Carries the Goodness of Health and Taste
Cinnamon is a versatile spice. It not only adds a fragrant flavour to your specialty foods and dishes (and tea), it is also a preservative and has several medicinal qualities that make it highly sought after, especially in the West.
Meghalaya, a state in the Northeast of India, with its beautiful hilly terrain, is home to naturally grown cinnamon. Zizira, based in Meghalaya sources cinnamon directly from the farmers we work with.
High Quality Coffee from High Altitudes of Meghalaya
Meghalaya Can Grow High Quality Coffee
A research by one of the Zizira explorers lead us to an interesting piece of information about coffee beans....
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Lakadong Turmeric - A Special Spice of Meghalaya [Infographic]
Lakadong turmeric grows in select areas of the Jaintia Hills district of the state of Meghalaya, one of the seven sister states that make the North...
Meghalaya Tea – Time To Stand Up And Take Notice
If we were to ask you whether you have heard of ‘Assam’ tea or ‘Darjeeling’ tea – the answer is highly likely to be 'of course'! But, have you hear...
Lakadong Turmeric (Curcuma Longa) Has High Curcumin
Lakadong Turmeric - a Turmeric with High Curcumin
The State of Meghalaya, one of the eight states in Northeast India, could be sitting on a spice t...
A Variety of Plums Grow in Meghalaya
The month of July sees markets in Meghalaya flooded with plums. A favorite with the local people – they are eaten as fresh fruits, made into preser...
Exotic Fruit - Sohramdieng - Burmese Grape
What are Burmese Grapes?
Known as Burmese Grape in English, Sohramdieng is the fruit of an evergreen tree found in some Asian countries. Team Zizir...
Sohphlang - Healthy Vegetable and Cash Crop of Northeast India
Sohphlang, Flemingia vestita is one of the local vegetable found in Meghalaya, Northeast India.
It is a nibble food, probably a comfort food too.
GI Tag Memang Narang Endemic to Meghalaya
Meghalaya, one of the seven states in the Northeast of India, is known for its unique range of fruits, vegetables and medicinal plants. We introduc...
Quick & Easy to Make, Biko Sweet and Sticky Rice Cake Recipe!
Biko, pronounced as bee-koh, is a sweet sticky rice cake, native to the Phillipines. The glutinous rice is cooked with coconut milk and brown sugar...