Assamese cuisine The 'poitabhat' preparation is sometimes made alcoholic according to preference. Side dishes called "pitika - পিটিকা" (mashes) is a signature characteristic of this cuisine. The most popular is "aloo pitika - আলু পিটিকা" (mashed potatoes) garnished with raw onions, mustard oil, green chillies and sometimes boiled eggs. "Khorisa tenga" is mashed fermented bamboo shoot, sometimes pickled in mustard oil and spices. "Kharoli" is fermented mashed mustard ("Brassica campestris" var. toria) seed to which a "khar" has been added, and "kahudi" to which an acidic agent (lemon juice, dried mangosteen) has been added. "Pitika"s are also made from roasted or steamed
Aloo Jal Chibber Aloo Jal Chibber Aloo Jal Chibber was an Indian politician who served as a Member of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly from Vidhan Sabha Constituency (Colaba) (1972–1978). She has secured the highest win percentage till date. She was a minister of independent charge for minorities. She was later elected as a member of the Maharashtra Legislative Council twice. Her experience in grassroots politics made her a responsible legislator. She was a member of the Films Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. She was a close aide and confidante of then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. She was also a member of the