Smelly yet delicious Indian foods you must try

27 June,2024 Credit: Google Photos

Akhooni (Axone)

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Dry Fish (Shutki)

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Fermented Bamboo Shoot

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Haaj/Apong (Rice Beer)

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Hilsa Fish (Ilish)

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Bhedai Lota

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Meat Pickle

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Smelly Cheese (Bhuteko Cheura)

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