Relish The Exotic Flavours Of The Wild Sohphie From Meghalaya

The exotic flavours of this wild fruit found in the Sohra region of Meghalaya is something you got to try as a tourist visiting the 'abode of clouds'!

Meghalaya has become one of the most adventurous destinations for the nature lovers in the country with its roaring waterfalls, mysterious caves, lush valleys, mighty mountains and cultural extravaganza. A short trip to the 'abode of clouds' is the best way to escape the sweltering heat during the summer season. Resting at an incredible elevation of 1,484 metres, Cherrapunjee or Sohra is a hilly town that is pretty famous for the one-of-a-kind living root bridges. While on a tour to this picturesque town, you must definitely soak in the local flavours and we highly recommend you to try out the exotic fruit called sohphie

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It is a common sight to spot countless baskets loaded with these bright-coloured, tennis ball-sized fruits in the local markets in Sohra and it shows just how much the fruit is in demand. Once you take a bite of this wild fruit, you are bound to feel overwhelmed with the powerful punch of flavours that combine sweet, sour and tangy tastes. These fruits are called by different names in the Northeast (like nagatenga in Assamese and keifang in Mizo) and are said to grow at a favourable altitude between 1,300 to 2,000 metres. The ripening of sohphie ushers in the pleasant spring season in Meghalaya and this delicious fruit is consumed in large numbers.

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Besides the wonderful taste of this exotic gift of nature, sohphie is also packed with the goodness of phytochemicals that come in handy while fighting diseases. The local villagers in Meghalaya prefer to churn out juices of this anti-inflammatory and anti-diabetic fruit to utilise the full potential of its medicinal values. The markets are flooded with the jams, pickles and jellies made from the tangy delight of sohphie, so you should definitely stock up on a few cans of this rare delicacy that engulfs the true essence of the mysterious Northeast.

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