Asianetglobal's Food Path covers a Naga dish in Wokha Nagaland.
Showing posts with label Naga Food. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Naga Food. Show all posts
Monday, 21 October 2013
Wednesday, 5 June 2013
A traveller tries out fire roasted pig intestines in Nagaland, India (the Traditional Way)
India is a land of diversity. One who is not much aware of the North-Eastern part of India would hardly believe this is in India.
Watch a traveller (Mark), enjoy fire roasted intestines with an old Naga.
Watch a traveller (Mark), enjoy fire roasted intestines with an old Naga.
Wednesday, 29 August 2012
Naga food ingredients - What's on your plate?
Nagas are known to be hardcore non-vegetarians. Most of the time, there is no meal without a meat dish. But besides the non-veg diet, they also include a lot of boiled vegetables in their diet, such as boiled vegetable leaves, squash, beans, yam etc.
This video captured by WildFilmsIndia shows a few ingredients Nagas include in their diet. Shown in the video are ginger, mushrooms, dried mushrooms, green leaves (mustard plant leaves), axone (fermented soya been), French beans, dry fish, brinjals and other vegetables. Besides, fresh vegetables, Nagas also like to use dried vegetables - like yam stems are slicked and dried in the sun and used with pork and beef in some dishes. Some fermented ingredients include axone (soyabean) and bamboo shoot. Bamboo shoot is actually used in many forms - fresh, dried, fermented, and in liquid form collected during fermentation. They also smoke meat. Smoked pork and beef dishes are also very common.
Source: WildFilmsIndia
This video captured by WildFilmsIndia shows a few ingredients Nagas include in their diet. Shown in the video are ginger, mushrooms, dried mushrooms, green leaves (mustard plant leaves), axone (fermented soya been), French beans, dry fish, brinjals and other vegetables. Besides, fresh vegetables, Nagas also like to use dried vegetables - like yam stems are slicked and dried in the sun and used with pork and beef in some dishes. Some fermented ingredients include axone (soyabean) and bamboo shoot. Bamboo shoot is actually used in many forms - fresh, dried, fermented, and in liquid form collected during fermentation. They also smoke meat. Smoked pork and beef dishes are also very common.
Source: WildFilmsIndia
Friday, 3 August 2012
NDTV | The highwaymen explore food in Kohima
This is a funny one. Rocky and Mayur explore food in Kohima, Nagaland. While Rocky is a non-vegetarian and he seems to have adventurous taste buds to try out Naga food, Mayur is a vegan so he struggles to find a meal in Nagaland.
Mayur's advice to vegetarians visiting Nagaland is "Bring chips wherever you go". That was hilarious (laughs).
source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1r8BYbq8vM
Mayur's advice to vegetarians visiting Nagaland is "Bring chips wherever you go". That was hilarious (laughs).
source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1r8BYbq8vM
Saturday, 21 July 2012
NDTV Good Times | Rocky, Mayur at the Hornbill festival
Source: http://www.youtube.com/user/ndtvgoodtimes
Highway On My Plate: Rocky and Mayur are taking you into the heart of Nagaland to take part in one of the biggest parties - the Hornbill festival. There is dance, music and of course lots of food.
Thursday, 29 March 2012
Nagaland Rice Beer
Watch the making of rice beer in this video.
An excerpt from the YouTube video description:
"The Nagas drink rice beer, which is a drink common across Nagaland, and is made from fermented rice. An herbal root mixture ingredient acts as the fermenting agent in the beer-making process. The fermented juices are then diluted with drinking water to become the celebrated rice beer!"
[Source: wildfilmsindia.com] Rice beer is a celebrated drink among the Naga tribes and is commonly used now during cultural festivals. But drinking is look at with a negative vibe today in Naga areas even if one does it responsibly. After the coming of Christianity drinking have been discouraged so much that it is not consumed in households any more (except in some cases). Some may have mixed feelings about crushing a culture of making an indigenous drink and taking pride in its enjoyment, which could not have been so bad. It may not be as classy as those red wines in shiny glasses but having a homemade drink in bamboo mugs with family and friends must be a good relish and could not be so wrong...
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We look to be Bible for most advice on living being Christians...but picking a Bible verse to justify something is a tricky thing as people usually seem to find another verse to contradict and retaliate...
We must know the Bible condemns drunkenness but have no mention about condemning its use. But there are stories of its use by Israelites and also in Jesus' time. In fact we know the first miracle of Jesus was to convert water into wine in a wedding as they fell short of wine (John 2:1-12). Our wedding's are without wine! But pork is a must! :)
Paul's instruction to Timothy to drink wine a little:
I Timothy 5:23 contains a remarkable statement in the form of instruction from the apostle Paul to Timothy. He wrote, “Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach’s sake and thine often infirmities.” Wine has inherent properties, which are beneficial for the human body.
Warning in the Proverbs on drunkenness:
Proverbs 23:29-35 (NKJV): “Who has woe? Who has sorrow? Who has contentions? Who has complaints? Who has wounds without cause? Who has redness of eyes? Those who linger long at the wine, those who go in search of mixed wine. Do not look on the wine when it is red, when it sparkles in the cup, when it swirls around smoothly; at the last it bites like a serpent, and stings like a viper. Your eyes will see strange things, and your heart will utter perverse things. Yes, you will be like one who lies down in the midst of the sea, or like one who lies at the top of the mast, saying: they have struck me, but I was not hurt; they have beaten me, but I did not feel it. When shall I awake, that I may seek another drink?”
What does God expect of you? He expects you to use alcohol wisely. Jesus has not changed. Hebrews 13:8 states that He is “the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.” We are to “follow His steps” (I Pet. 2:21-24). This principle is clear. Drinking alcoholic beverages is not wrong or sinful! The misuse of alcoholic beverages is sinful! It is not the bottle that is the problem—it is the person holding the bottle! [Source: Resurrected Church of God Website - Is drinking a sin? ]What's are your views on drinking?
An excerpt from the YouTube video description:
"The Nagas drink rice beer, which is a drink common across Nagaland, and is made from fermented rice. An herbal root mixture ingredient acts as the fermenting agent in the beer-making process. The fermented juices are then diluted with drinking water to become the celebrated rice beer!"
[Source: wildfilmsindia.com] Rice beer is a celebrated drink among the Naga tribes and is commonly used now during cultural festivals. But drinking is look at with a negative vibe today in Naga areas even if one does it responsibly. After the coming of Christianity drinking have been discouraged so much that it is not consumed in households any more (except in some cases). Some may have mixed feelings about crushing a culture of making an indigenous drink and taking pride in its enjoyment, which could not have been so bad. It may not be as classy as those red wines in shiny glasses but having a homemade drink in bamboo mugs with family and friends must be a good relish and could not be so wrong...
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pic source: morungexpress[/caption]We look to be Bible for most advice on living being Christians...but picking a Bible verse to justify something is a tricky thing as people usually seem to find another verse to contradict and retaliate...
We must know the Bible condemns drunkenness but have no mention about condemning its use. But there are stories of its use by Israelites and also in Jesus' time. In fact we know the first miracle of Jesus was to convert water into wine in a wedding as they fell short of wine (John 2:1-12). Our wedding's are without wine! But pork is a must! :)
Paul's instruction to Timothy to drink wine a little:
I Timothy 5:23 contains a remarkable statement in the form of instruction from the apostle Paul to Timothy. He wrote, “Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach’s sake and thine often infirmities.” Wine has inherent properties, which are beneficial for the human body.
Warning in the Proverbs on drunkenness:
Proverbs 23:29-35 (NKJV): “Who has woe? Who has sorrow? Who has contentions? Who has complaints? Who has wounds without cause? Who has redness of eyes? Those who linger long at the wine, those who go in search of mixed wine. Do not look on the wine when it is red, when it sparkles in the cup, when it swirls around smoothly; at the last it bites like a serpent, and stings like a viper. Your eyes will see strange things, and your heart will utter perverse things. Yes, you will be like one who lies down in the midst of the sea, or like one who lies at the top of the mast, saying: they have struck me, but I was not hurt; they have beaten me, but I did not feel it. When shall I awake, that I may seek another drink?”
What does God expect of you? He expects you to use alcohol wisely. Jesus has not changed. Hebrews 13:8 states that He is “the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.” We are to “follow His steps” (I Pet. 2:21-24). This principle is clear. Drinking alcoholic beverages is not wrong or sinful! The misuse of alcoholic beverages is sinful! It is not the bottle that is the problem—it is the person holding the bottle! [Source: Resurrected Church of God Website - Is drinking a sin? ]What's are your views on drinking?
Friday, 16 March 2012
Hunting deer in Nagaland
Those who care about wildlife would be most enraged by this video but here it is. A traveler explore life in a remote village in Nagaland.
Nagas have hunted in the past but mainly food and livelihood, and some still do. But now that people are more aware of its impact on environment and nature, many organizations and groups are educating the public to discourage hunting. And in the recent times social media is not behind. There have been posts in popular social networks like Facebook where members have posted pictures of 'hunted-wildlife' being sold in the market and many of them expressed concerns and encourage each other to spread awareness of such practices that is depleting the natural beauty of Nagaland, which I think I a noble thing to do.
Courtesy / Source: http://www.youtube.com/user/gordonramsay
Nagas have hunted in the past but mainly food and livelihood, and some still do. But now that people are more aware of its impact on environment and nature, many organizations and groups are educating the public to discourage hunting. And in the recent times social media is not behind. There have been posts in popular social networks like Facebook where members have posted pictures of 'hunted-wildlife' being sold in the market and many of them expressed concerns and encourage each other to spread awareness of such practices that is depleting the natural beauty of Nagaland, which I think I a noble thing to do.
Courtesy / Source: http://www.youtube.com/user/gordonramsay
Sunday, 22 January 2012
Dog Meat
Food habits vary from culture to culture determined by a lot of factors such as - availability, attitude, beliefs, income, taste, appetite, skills, education, knowledge about food etc. According to the European Food Information Council (EUFIC) the major determinants of food choices are based on the following factors -
source: http://www.eufic.org/article/en/expid/review-food-choice/
Nagas are known to consume dog meat. In fact, it is a delicacy beside many other exotic food here in Nagaland. Besides, there is a hilarious lore that is often told to a non-Naga - "Nagas eat anything with four legs except chairs and tables, anything that crawls the earth, that flies in the air except aeroplanes...".
But feeding on dog meat is not exclusive to Nagas. Dog meat is consumed in several countries like China, Vietman, Switzerland, Phillipines and Mexico. Whether an individual like a certain food is his or her choice, and there is no reason to detest. It might not be advisable to make dog meat a common meal on your dinner table but it might not be so bad for the 'adventurous-in-food-habit-ones' to try once if you haven't. Even in Nagaland, dog meat even though it is consumed is not a common meal in many household. Many people in towns and cities do not consume dog meat.
The exotic food habit in Nagaland (also some parts of North East India) compared to rest of India have attracted quite some articles in media. Some are unjustly written without understanding the culture and by comparing to the rest of the country, while some are alright. Though an article in the media might be judgmental, it is interesting to know that the author is writing from his or her personal perspective. So it is interesting to read the comments from readers on such news. People who are adventurous in food habit and who have experienced different food cultures around the world are the most rational in their comments. Check out some article links below the video.
I found this video on YouTube and thought I'd share on this topic. Share us your views too ... :)
Video Coutesy / Source: http://www.youtube.com/user/J0sephMJac0bs
Have you ever tried a dog meat? :) Leave us a comments?
Wikipedia: but definition: except for the fact. ?
- Biological determinants such as hunger, appetite, and taste
- Economic determinants such as cost, income, availability
- Physical determinants such as access, education, skills (e.g. cooking) and time
- Social determinants such as culture, family, peers and meal patterns
- Psychological determinants such as mood, stress and guilt
- Attitudes, beliefs and knowledge about food
source: http://www.eufic.org/article/en/expid/review-food-choice/
Nagas are known to consume dog meat. In fact, it is a delicacy beside many other exotic food here in Nagaland. Besides, there is a hilarious lore that is often told to a non-Naga - "Nagas eat anything with four legs except chairs and tables, anything that crawls the earth, that flies in the air except aeroplanes...".
But feeding on dog meat is not exclusive to Nagas. Dog meat is consumed in several countries like China, Vietman, Switzerland, Phillipines and Mexico. Whether an individual like a certain food is his or her choice, and there is no reason to detest. It might not be advisable to make dog meat a common meal on your dinner table but it might not be so bad for the 'adventurous-in-food-habit-ones' to try once if you haven't. Even in Nagaland, dog meat even though it is consumed is not a common meal in many household. Many people in towns and cities do not consume dog meat.
The exotic food habit in Nagaland (also some parts of North East India) compared to rest of India have attracted quite some articles in media. Some are unjustly written without understanding the culture and by comparing to the rest of the country, while some are alright. Though an article in the media might be judgmental, it is interesting to know that the author is writing from his or her personal perspective. So it is interesting to read the comments from readers on such news. People who are adventurous in food habit and who have experienced different food cultures around the world are the most rational in their comments. Check out some article links below the video.
I found this video on YouTube and thought I'd share on this topic. Share us your views too ... :)
Video Coutesy / Source: http://www.youtube.com/user/J0sephMJac0bs
DNA India: Nagas fancy eating snakes, rats, squirrels, dogs, cats, spiders!
Outlook India: Man Eat Frog
The Hindu: Dog meat, a delicacy in Mizoram
Have you ever tried a dog meat? :) Leave us a comments?
Wikipedia: but definition: except for the fact. ?
Sunday, 20 November 2011
Sunday, 21 August 2011
Nagaland Pork by Gordon
The YouTube description says: "Gordon heads off the tourist track into impenetrable north-east India, home of the country's best-kept culinary secrets, from Nagaland to Assam, and then on to Calcutta, where he sets up shop among the street food stalls hoping to tempt the local foodies into buying his curry. This clip Gordon watches locals produce a pork dish."
Wednesday, 27 July 2011
Markets in Kohima, Nagaland
Source: http://youtu.be/7bCwp4RQQAU
Warren Apel's YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/WarrenApel
Watch them explore hand-loom shops, the Kohima bazaar and Christmas carols during December.
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