Question

Sort the following steps for the preparation of Cheva rice during Magh Bihu.

• A. Soak the Cheva rice
• B. Boil water in Tao
• C. Cook the soaked rice
• D. Serve the Cheva rice

Answer 1

Cheva rice is a traditional rice cooked and serve during the harvest of Magh Bihu in Assam. The rice is prepared as follows:

• The Cheva rice is first soaked in water for sometime.
• Water is boiled in a clay pot called Tao.
• The soaked rice is added to Tao and is allowed to cook.
• The cooked Cheva rice is served hot with roasted fish, sweet potatoes, and tea.