The first month of the year, January, is going on and many people are planning to travel. In such a situation, many people are turning towards Nagaland which is known for its cultural heritage. A slightly different culture is adopted here which makes it even more special. Along with its colorful costumes, traditional festivals, natural beauty, attractive landscapes, and historical sites, it is also known for its cuisine. Today in this episode, we are going to tell you about the famous dishes of Nagaland which will make your trip delicious and memorable. So let's know about them...
Akini
Akini is another famous dish of Nagaland which is made by roasting and grinding perilla seeds and later cooked with paddy field snails. After cooking, a little fat from pork and oxen is also added to it, which makes its taste more spicy. If you are going to visit Nagaland then you must taste Akini during your trip.
Fish cooked in bamboo
Although fish is cooked and liked all over India, in Nagaland, fish is prepared in a different way, which makes it an important part of the food of Nagaland. This is a method of cooking for Naga people which is now becoming famous in the entire state. To make this type of fish, first of all, bamboo tubes are taken and fish are stuffed inside them with some spices and then cooked in a fire. Once the fish are cooked, they are ready to eat which also has a mild bamboo flavor which makes it different and unique.
Bushmeat/dog meat
Bushmeat or dog meat is one of the famous non-vegetarian foods of Nagaland. Bushmeat is one of the most loved non-vegetarian dishes by the people of Nagaland, especially the Naga people. Bushmeat or dog meat is also known as the cheapest meat dish in the Northeast.
Hinkezvu
Hinkejavu is a very simple and basic dish of Nagaland cuisine that is enjoyed by many families in Nagaland as a part of their daily meals. Hinkejavu is made with colocasia, chopped cabbage leaves, mustard leaves, and some French beans and is eaten with great gusto. Whenever you come to Nagaland, you will find this famous dish in almost every house and hotel in the state.
Samthu
Samthu is the most favorite dish of the famous food of Nagaland (Nagaland Food Names in Hindi) which is very much liked across the state. To prepare Nagaland's famous dish Samanthu, smoked pork is first used in Axon and made into a thick curry using chili powder called Samanthu which is an important part of the dish. This dish is mostly prepared in Sema/Sumi households of Nagaland and is their signature food which is loved by all the people of the tribe. Samthu, included in the famous food of Nagaland, is such a dish whose real taste you cannot get anywhere else, that is why whenever you come to Nagaland, you must taste Samthu.
Aikibe
Aikibe, famous as a famous dish of Nagaland, is a dish that is mainly prepared from mustard leaves and Colocasia roots. To prepare aikibe, mustard leaves, and colocasia roots are simply cooked with salt so that the aromas blend. Once Aikibe is ready, it is eaten with chicken or non-vegetarian food.
Amaterasu
Amaterasu is one of the major dishes of Nagaland. Amarusu, prepared with ground rice, chicken green chilies, ginger, garlic, and other spices, is the signature dish of the Ao tribe. Which is becoming increasingly popular among tourists and other people these days.
Anisha
Anishi, known as Colocasia and Arbi in Hindi, is another famous dish of Nagaland. Anishi is a type of plant whose stem and leaves are used to make various types of stews and add extra flavor to food. It is mostly preferred by the Ao tribe of Nagaland. Which is cooked with fresh pork or smoked pork.
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