The state of Nagaland is one of the seven North East sisters of India. It is blessed with the vibrant scenic beauty of nature. And not to forget their marvellous tribal history! The place has its traditional dishes which are relished for generations. The Nagaland Minister of Tourism & Higher Education took to X and shared his view on the Nagaland cuisine.
Nagaland Minister Temjen Along Says Stay At Home If You Are Searching For Pav Bhaji
Nagaland Mein Veg Nahin Milta! pic.twitter.com/DhqlxE5je7
— Temjen Imna Along (@AlongImna) August 28, 2023
The Nagaland Minister Temjen Along tweeted about the state’s cuisine by writing: ‘Who said you won’t find vegetarian food in Nagaland?’ On this, a user asked where he could find pav bhaji in Nagaland, specifically in Kohima. The minister was quick to reply that if you are looking for pav bhaji in Nagaland, then you should stay at home.
On this comment by the minister, the user replied that pav bhaji is not the priority but the beautiful scenery of the state is. He further promised to try to open a pav bhaji stall and keep up with the spice level of Nagaland. Once he starts the stall, he is sure it will be popular and all he needs is potato, capsicum, cauliflower, tomato and onion!
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Delicious Cuisine Of The State
The traditional diet of the Naga people in India’s northeast is known as “Naga cuisine.” The cuisine is prepared in a distinctive manner by each ethnic group. Rice, meats, and leafy vegetables are the main ingredients. They frequently smoke, dry, or ferment their meat.
The primary source of carbohydrates for the Naga people is rice, which is produced in large quantities in this area as well as in other states, where it is also imported. In Naga cooking, dried or smoked meat is a crucial component that also serves as a practical food source for farmers, foragers, and hunters.
In fact, smoked meat is frequently preserved for an entire year. Wild forage and cooked edible organic leaves, make up a sizable portion of the diet in many regions.
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The cuisine is frequently hot and spicy, and Nagaland is home to a wide variety of chillies. The most notable ones were Bhut Jolokia and Naga Morich.
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