Bodo Maibra Jou Bidwi

Maibra Jou Bidwi, also known as Rice Beer, is a traditional drink of the Bodo community in Kokrajhar district of Assam state. It is prepared by fermenting cooked rice (Mairong) with a yeast cake called Amao, which can be obtained from selected plants or cooked rice. Maibra Jou Bidwi has medicinal value and is used in marriage, worship, and social occasions. The local folk depend on wild resources for their needs, and their knowledge about plant selection improves the quality of Maibra Jou Bidwi.