Guwahati, June 11 -- As summer temperatures rise across Assam, many households turn to traditional foods that are light, refreshing, and easy to digest. Among the season's most popular dishes is "Ou Tenga Masor Jhol" a fish curry prepared with elephant apple, locally known as ou tenga.

The dish is known for its distinctive sour taste, which comes from the elephant apple. Cooked with fresh fish and simple ingredients, the curry offers a light alternative to richer and heavily spiced preparations that are often preferred during cooler months. Served with steamed rice, it remains a regular feature on dining tables across the state during the summer season.

For generations, Assamese families have valued ou tenga not only for its flavour but...