The Tripuris are essentially non-vegetarians and hence the main courses are mainly prepared using meat, but with the addition of vegetables. A common Tripura platter would include items like rice, pulses, vegetables, fish, meat and chutney.The most interesting thing about a typical Tripuri platter is the absence of oil and the generous use of herbs.

Chakhwi is stir fried chopped bamboo shoots and sliced pork. It has the perfect amount of smokiness and lusciousness.Other ingredients are green papaya, green chillies, ginger paste, turmeric powder and fresh lime leaves.

Wahan Mosdeng is a very popular Tripuri food made of chilies. Mosdeng is a side dish prepared by grinding fresh roasted chilies, salt, and a roasted small, dry, and oil-pastel fish called berma.

Kasoi Mwkhwi is basically a bean and fish dish. Chopped onions, green beans and a few pieces of tofu make this a true Tripurian delicacy. Tripurians use the famous khundrupui leaves to add the extended flavour to their delicacy.

Muitru is made from bamboo shoots by cutting in pieces the tender part of the shoot. The other main ingredients of the dish are berma, green chili and garlic.