Khardwi
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Khardwi is an alkaline liquid produced as the filtrate of ash powder formed through burning dried banana stems, bamboo, coconut choirs or even potato plants. It tastes like strong soda and used in small quantities as ingradient in gravy. Khardwi is a favorite drink in Assam
Assam
Assam , also, rarely, Assam Valley and formerly the Assam Province , is a northeastern state of India and is one of the most culturally and geographically distinct regions of the country...

 especially among the Bodos.
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