Modernization of Bodo Food and Drink Habits

Significant changes are evident in the traditional drinking habits of the Bodos. Factory-made liquors are now consumed. Milk, once a taboo, has become popular. Coffee and tea are widely used in modern Bodo society, and educated Bodo individuals also consume aerated drinks like Coca-Cola. Additionally, Bodo people now chew betel nut and pan, and use factory-made Bidi and Cigarettes.

Modernity has introduced new food items and modified traditional food habits among the Bodos. While traditionally Bodos did not use many spices, they now incorporate various spices and oil in their curries. Educated and urban Bodo families prefer spicy curries and fried fish or meat over boiled versions. New food items like butter, wheat, barley, ghee, vegetables, fruits, and pulses have been added to their diet. Fast foods such as Maggie and noodles are also popular within modern Bodo society, as are breakfast items like Luci and Puri.