Nagaland is located in North East India and is one of the smallest states in the country. The cuisine of Nagaland has been influenced by its location as well as its unique culture and traditions. Some of the most popular dishes in Nagaland are smoky, spicy, and have a unique flavor that sets them apart from the rest.
One of the most famous dishes from Nagaland is Axone, which is made from fermented soya beans. This dish has a unique pungent smell and taste that can be quite strong for some people to handle.
It is usually served accompanied with pork or beef stew, boiled vegetables, rice, or chutney. Axone is also used to make pickles and chutneys, which are popular accompaniments to meals in Nagaland.
Another popular dish from Nagaland is Kholar Pitha, which is a type of steamed rice cake served with a variety of toppings such as grated coconut, sugar syrup, jaggery syrup or gurr (palm sugar). Kholar Pitha can also be made with lentils or other grains such as buckwheat or millet.
Naga cuisine also features a variety of smoked meats such as pork and beef. The meats are marinated overnight in spices and then slowly smoked over charcoal while being basted with oil or butter for an even smokier flavor. Smoked meats are often served with different types of chutneys and pickles.
Bamboo Shoot Curry is another dish that comes from Nagaland and it’s very similar to a regular vegetable curry but made with bamboo shoots instead. The bamboo shoots are cooked until they’re soft before adding other vegetables such as potatoes, carrots, beans etc., along with spices like garlic paste and ginger paste.
Naga cuisine also includes some sweet dishes such as Kekou, which is made by mixing pounded rice flour with palm sugar syrup and then steaming it in banana leaves before serving it either hot or cold.
Conclusion: From fermented soya beans to smoked meats to sweet dishes like Kekou – there’s no shortage of interesting dishes when it comes to what’s famous in Nagaland food. All these dishes have their own unique taste that makes them stand out from other regional cuisines across India.