What fish and meat is traditionally eaten during Bihu in Assam?

During Bihu, especially Rongali Bihu, Assamese households traditionally cook duck meat (hanh'r maas), local fish like Rohu and Catla, country chicken, and pork. Duck with ash gourd (hanh-lao) and mustard fish curry are among the most beloved festive dishes.

Can I order duck meat for Bihu delivery in Guwahati?

Yes. Minbury delivers fresh duck meat (hanh) in Guwahati — curry cut, whole bird, and boneless — ideal for traditional Assamese Bihu dishes like hanh'r maas and hanh-lao.

Does Minbury offer Bihu special fish and meat deliveries?

Yes. During Bihu and other Assamese festivals, Minbury offers all festive essentials — duck meat, local fish, country chicken, mutton and eggs — with same-day and pre-scheduled delivery across Guwahati.

How far in advance should I order meat and fish for Bihu?

For Bihu and festive occasions, ordering 2–3 days in advance is recommended to ensure availability, especially for duck meat and country chicken which see high demand during festival periods.

What is hanh'r maas and how is it made?

Hanh'r maas is a traditional Assamese duck curry made with mustard oil, ginger, garlic, and a blend of spices. It is slow-cooked to develop a rich, deeply flavoured gravy. Duck with ash gourd (lao) is a variation equally popular during Bihu celebrations.

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Assamese Festivals We Celebrate With

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Rongali Bihu

April · Spring harvest

Duck, local fish, country chicken, pork

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Kongali Bihu

October · Autumn

Simpler fare, fish curries, eggs

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Bhogali Bihu

January · Winter feast

Feasting on fish, meat, pithas

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Other Occasions

Year-round

Weddings, naam ghars, shraddha feasts

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Traditional Assamese Festive Dishes

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Hanh'r Maas

হাঁহৰ মাংস · Duck Curry

The centrepiece of every Bihu feast. Duck slow-cooked in mustard oil with ginger, garlic, and warm Assamese spices — rich, deeply flavoured, and unmistakably festive.

🛒 Needs: Duck curry cut, mustard oil, ginger, garlic

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Hanh-Lao

হাঁহ-লাও · Duck with Ash Gourd

Duck cooked with ash gourd (lao) — a classic Rongali Bihu dish that balances the richness of duck with the mild sweetness of the gourd. Comfort food at its finest.

🛒 Needs: Duck (whole or curry cut), ash gourd (lao)

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Masor Tenga

মাছৰ টেঙা · Sour Fish Curry

Assam's beloved sour fish curry — Rohu or Catla simmered with tomato, elephant apple (ou tenga), or lemon in a light, refreshing broth. A staple at every Assamese celebration.

🛒 Needs: Rohu or Catla, ou tenga / tomato, mustard oil

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Desi Chicken Curry

দেশী কুকুৰাৰ তৰকাৰী

Country chicken (desi murgi) slow-cooked Assamese style — firm, flavourful meat that holds up to long cooking and absorbs spices beautifully. A festive alternative to duck.

🛒 Needs: Country chicken, mustard oil, onion, spices

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Ilisher Jhol

ইলিছ মাছৰ তৰকাৰী · Hilsa Curry

Fresh Hilsa (Ilish) cooked in mustard paste — prized across Assam and Bengal for its rich, oily flesh and distinctive flavour. A special occasion dish when Hilsa is in season.

🛒 Needs: Hilsa fish, mustard paste, green chilli

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Bihu Special Fish & Meat Delivery in Guwahati

Bihu is the soul of Assam — and food is the heart of Bihu. Whether it's the spring feast of Rongali Bihu, the harvest celebration of Bhogali Bihu, or any community gathering in between, Assamese celebrations centre on a table full of duck, fish, chicken and mutton prepared in traditional ways. Minbury makes sourcing all of it effortless — fresh, cold-chain delivered to your Guwahati home on the day you need it.

Duck meat (hanh) is the undisputed star of Rongali Bihu cooking. Hanh'r maas — duck slow-cooked in mustard oil with Assamese spices — and hanh-lao — duck with ash gourd — are dishes that define the festival. Country chicken, local fish like Rohu and Catla, and seasonal Hilsa complete the festive menu. Minbury stocks all of them, sourced fresh daily from local suppliers.

What Fish and Meat Is Traditional for Bihu?

Duck (hanh) — the centrepiece of Rongali Bihu feasts, cooked as hanh'r maas or hanh-lao
Rohu (Rui) and Catla — for masor tenga and traditional fish curries
Hilsa (Ilish) — seasonal prized fish, cooked in mustard paste when available
Country chicken (desi murgi) — richer flavour, preferred for festive slow curries
Mutton — for households that include mutton in their festive menu
Eggs — country eggs for pithas and festive breakfasts

How Far in Advance Should I Order for Bihu?

For Bihu and Assamese festivals, ordering 2–3 days in advance is strongly recommended — especially for duck meat and country chicken, which see very high demand during festival periods. Minbury allows you to pre-schedule your delivery date so your produce arrives fresh on the morning of your celebration, sourced that same day.

Frequently Asked Questions

During Bihu — especially Rongali Bihu — Assamese households traditionally cook duck meat (hanh'r maas), local fish like Rohu and Catla (as masor tenga and mustard curries), country chicken, and seasonal Hilsa. Duck with ash gourd (hanh-lao) is one of the most iconic Bihu dishes. Minbury delivers all of these fresh in Guwahati.

Yes. Minbury delivers fresh duck meat (hanh) in Guwahati — curry cut, whole bird, and boneless — daily. For Bihu, pre-ordering 2–3 days in advance is recommended to ensure availability during peak festive demand.

Hanh'r maas is a traditional Assamese duck curry — duck slow-cooked in mustard oil with ginger, garlic, onion, and a blend of Assamese spices including turmeric, cumin and coriander. It is deeply flavoured, rich in texture, and the centrepiece dish of Rongali Bihu feasts. Hanh-lao is a variation where duck is cooked with ash gourd (lao).

Yes. During Bihu and other Assamese festivals, Minbury offers all festive protein essentials — duck, local fish, country chicken, mutton, Hilsa and eggs — with same-day and pre-scheduled delivery across Guwahati.

Order at least 2–3 days before your Bihu celebration — especially for duck meat and country chicken which are in high demand during the festival season. Minbury allows you to pre-schedule delivery so produce arrives fresh on your celebration day.

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