Food & Shopping

Food & Shopping

Mawsynram, the wettest place on Earth, offers a unique culinary experience with authentic Khasi cuisine and a chance to shop for local handicrafts, organic spices, and souvenirs. Here’s your guide to the best food and shopping experiences in Mawsynram.

 Must-Try Foods in Mawsynram

1. Jadoh – Khasi-Style Pork & Rice Dish

• A flavorful rice dish cooked with pork, turmeric, and local spices.
• Sometimes served with chicken or fish for variation.

 Where to Try:
✔ Mawsynram Market Food Stalls
✔ Local Khasi eateries

Tip: Best paired with Tungrymbai (fermented soybean chutney).

2. Dohkhlieh – Khasi Pork Salad

• A refreshing salad made with boiled pork, onions, green chilies, and mustard seeds.
• Sometimes served with ginger and lime for extra flavor.

 Where to Try:
✔ Street food stalls in Mawsynram Market
✔ Local Khasi restaurants

3. Tungrymbai – Fermented Soybean Curry

• A thick, flavorful dish made from fermented soybeans, pork, ginger, and garlic.
• A Khasi comfort food, usually eaten with rice.

 Where to Try:
✔ Home-style Khasi restaurants
✔ Food stalls in Mawsynram Market

 Tip: If you enjoy strong, umami flavors, this dish is a must-try!

4. Pumaloi – Steamed Rice Cake

• A soft and fluffy rice cake, commonly eaten for breakfast or snacks.
• Served with tea or black sesame chutney.

 Where to Try:
✔ Local tea stalls & bakeries in Mawsynram Market

5. Bamboo Shoot Pickles

• A spicy and tangy Khasi pickle made from fermented bamboo shoots.
• Pairs well with rice and meat dishes.

 Where to Buy:
✔ Mawsynram Market spice shops

 Tip: Buy a bottle of bamboo shoot pickles to take home as a souvenir!

6. Dohneiiong – Pork with Black Sesame

• A rich Khasi pork dish, cooked with black sesame, ginger, and green chilies.
• Best enjoyed with steamed rice.

 Where to Try:
✔ Traditional Khasi restaurants in Mawsynram

7. Sakin Gata – Sweet Sticky Rice Cake

• A Khasi dessert made with sticky rice, coconut, and jaggery.
• Steamed inside banana leaves for a natural flavor.

 Where to Try:
✔ Local bakeries & food stalls in Mawsynram Market