Home-Chef Influencers from Northeast India Winning Hearts with their Cooking

Northeast India is a vibrant blend of culture and flavors, and its home chefs are bringing this rich culinary heritage to the spotlight. From Nagaland’s smoky pork dishes to Assam’s comforting Aloo Pitika, the region’s food is as diverse as its people. These talented home-chef influencers are sharing their love for authentic Northeast Indian cuisine on Instagram, making their mark in the food world.

Lidang K (cooking_with_li)

Lidang K is a home chef from Dimapur in Nagaland who cooks unique food combinations at home. She shares recipes on her Instagram handle, with over 54K followers.

Lidang’s most viewed recipe on Instagram is Kuchu with yongpheng chutney, which is basically boiled taro (arbi, the root of the colocasia plant) with fermented soybean chutney. This recipe has 308K views. This home chef also promotes products used in her recipes from brands like Tasty Nibbles Foods and Pots and Pans.

Sakila Debbarma (sakilas_kitchen)

Sakila, a resident of Tripura, has a passion for cooking that she shares through her engaging Instagram Reels. These reels document her trips to the market, where she carefully selects the main seafood ingredient, swamp eel, fish or chicken, for her culinary creations. She begins each reel with a warm greeting in her mother tongue. However, it is a delightful way to draw in her viewers and make them feel part of her journey. 

“In the episode of the ongoing Tripura Food Series – we will delve into the unique culinary culture of the Tripuris, the largest tribal community in Tripura, guided by our gracious host, @sakilas_kitchen. She will present a hearty rustic meal, highlighting the richness of their traditional food practices. Stay tuned,” says Delhi Food Walks, an account that tracks cuisines and chefs from different parts of the country.

Vishal Langthasa (vishallangthasa)

Vishal Langthasa, a digital creator from Assam, is a true culinary enthusiast. His love for cooking, especially his signature non-vegetarian dishes, is evident in his engaging content. With a unique storytelling approach, he shares lifestyle-related content. Besides, he has amassed a following of over 66K on Instagram and garnered 100K- 300 K+ plays on his reels.

Vishal shares his love for cooking and mixes Hindi and Assamese languages in his videos, adding a unique flavor to his content. He also collaborates with other creators, making his content a complete entertainment package for his audience. 

Bijoya Kalita Borah is one of the finest home chefs of Guwahati. During the lockdown, she grew her brand, Bijoya, in the Food Bay. The pandemic turned out to be a turning point in her life. She says she learned to cook Assamese food from her mother and loves baking. Now, she has started her own small business, Cloud Kitchen, as a home chef. 

Puravee Bordoloi (on_my_plateee)

Puravee Bordoloi is an Assamese food enthusiast and a home chef. She curates various recipes, showcasing Assamese cuisine’s unique flavors and ingredients. From traditional Assamese thalis to fish thalis and chicken with Ash gourd. Furthermore, she brings the taste of Assam to your plate. She creates content in her mother tongue, Assamese. Moreover, which resonates with people from the state living in other regions of the country, her plating style is as unique as her delicious dishes. 

Home chefs from Northeast India keep traditional recipes alive and introduce unique regional flavors to a broader audience. Their culinary creations offer a taste of the diverse food culture from the land of the seven sisters. Do you know any incredible food creators from the Northeast? Please email us a tip.