Meghalaya GARO & KHASI Delicacies in Shillong & Mylliem Village l Local fruit Wines l Jadoh + Kappa

In today’s episode, we bring you along on a fun food exploration in Meghalaya - from the charm of a heritage market fair to street food in Mylleum village, discovering Garo and Khasi delicacies along the way with our old friend and host, Lynti. We begin at the Shillong Heritage Market, a lively carnival that brings together food, beverages, music, and local energy from across the state. With an abundance of seasonal fruits growing in the region, Meghalaya is slowly carving a name for itself as a wine hub. Here, we sampled a range of unique indigenous wines at Ezer Wines and Kevell Wine, each capturing the natural flavours and character of locally grown produce. Next, we caught up with our old friend Lynti, who had also hosted us during our previous Meghalaya food exploration. Together, we sat down to try a Garo chicken platter featuring chicken kappa, served with mashed potato and fish chutney. Rooted in home-style cooking, the flavours were simple yet bold, offering a comforting glimpse into Garo food traditions. From there, we headed to Mylliem Village for a short food walk through the local market, a popular pit stop for travellers making their way towards Sohra. Our first stop was Nongsteng Eatery, where we enjoyed a hearty Khasi spread. Dishes like jadoh, doh khleh, smoked pork, and chicken curry were paired with fermented accompaniments such as tungrymbai and tungtap, giving us a deeper taste of everyday Khasi flavours and cooking practices. After the market walk, we stopped by a few makeshift roadside stalls to try blood sausage and aalu muri. The blood sausage was delicately spiced and surprisingly light, while the aalu muri was a fun, crunchy snack - a mix of puffed rice tossed with boiled potatoes, local instant noodles, and simple seasonings. Together, they captured the spontaneous, everyday street food culture that thrives along these mountain roads.