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title: "Authentic Naga Ingredients Sourced Directly From Nagaland Farms"
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# Authentic Naga Ingredients From Our Homeland

Tribe Verified · Directly sourced from Nagaland farmers

By [Naga Belly](https://mytribe.in/naga_belly) · Events at our Andheri West restaurant & catering across Mumbai MMR · ₹1,200 Per Person (estimate)

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Real Naga flavours start with the right ingredients. We source everything directly from small-scale farmers in Nagaland, bringing the true, uncompromised taste of our home to your table in Mumbai.

## Photos and videos

- ![A beautiful flat lay of the ingredients that define Naga cuisine. You can see Zanthoxylum seeds, sticky corn, sumac, local ginger and garlic, Naga lemons, and dried King Chillies.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0c2e24ed-69d9-4e71-a591-b98725c23fb3)
- ![A woman in Nagaland carries a heavy basket of freshly harvested greens on her back. This is the hard work and dedication that brings the freshest ingredients from the hills to your plate.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/080d34a7-f6bb-4971-a33e-809f65d0062a)
- ![These are Anishi patties, a delicacy of the Ao Naga tribe. Made from sun-dried or smoked Colocasia leaves, they form the base of a unique and earthy black curry.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/68207823-4c9a-4d68-abda-013486581f06)
- ![A handful of dried Sumac berries. We grind these into a powder to add a tangy, lemony flavor to our dishes. It's a wild ingredient that also has traditional medicinal uses.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b90b0832-75ca-41ee-970a-d112e0a446f9)
- ![A basket of fresh ingredients ready for cooking. It includes winged beans, taro, Raja Mircha chillies, kidney beans, bitter eggplant, and fresh mustard greens.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/41c70df4-0c55-4cbd-ad6c-8d0aac8fcff1)
- ![A basket overflowing with a fresh harvest from Nagaland. It contains smoked pork, wild greens, and local fruits, ready to be used in our kitchen.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c2e300da-bd6a-4e84-be89-8c5596ea819e)
- ![A pile of local red ginger, one of my favorite ingredients. It has a more intense and aromatic flavor than regular ginger, adding a special warmth to our curries.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f42509b6-46f0-4972-bcfe-a9e91a7b3782)
- ![Our Smoked Pork Anishi curry. The intense flavor of the smoked pork blends perfectly with the earthy, dark Anishi curry, creating a dish that is rich in both taste and tradition.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/020be68e-bd40-457a-b530-5ded67d93b18)
- ![A stall at a Naga market piled high with fresh green beans, chillies, and bundles of leafy greens. The sheer variety and freshness is what makes our food so special.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/10da24e3-0970-4307-974e-2a587325f455)
- ![A roadside stall in Nagaland selling local produce. You can see jars of fermented bamboo shoot, fresh corn, and other vegetables, showcasing the local food culture.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/de1c4095-9835-42fc-a262-ff91db003d85)
- ![A colorful assortment of local produce, including purple sweet potatoes, small green pumpkins, and wild herbs, all sourced directly from Naga farmers.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ecfa2af4-2b15-4564-814f-30cf369adf08)
- ![A close-up shot of the vibrant local red ginger, showcasing its unique color and texture.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/447c7b53-0681-4edf-a96e-8aafc42d4d7f)
- ![Another view of our ingredient basket, showing the diversity of herbs, spices, and vegetables that form the foundation of our authentic Naga flavors.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b722a994-d2a4-48ea-831d-78d8cf82471c)
- ![Holding a single Anishi patty to show its texture and shape. Each one is a piece of history, prepared using skills passed down through generations.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6d6121d1-62f2-458d-94e4-db813cde31c7)
- ![A close-up of the rich, dark Smoked Pork Anishi curry, showing the tender pieces of meat and the deep color of the gravy.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/923afaa6-23e4-424f-8a01-2e3765ec4fc8)
- ![Another view of the Smoked Pork Anishi, garnished with wild herbs. This dish is a true taste of the Ao Naga tribe's culinary heritage.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/59a04508-9abc-4499-a7d7-9c11b2a6b7cc)
- [Video: Sifting through dried Sumac berries. This video shows the process of preparing the berries, which will be ground into a tangy powder for our dishes.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1f4eaa22-af60-460a-99eb-26f50ef06cff)
- ![A basket overflowing with dried Sumac berries, a key ingredient for adding a natural, zesty flavor to our food.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a7b18d70-3865-4a7b-a26a-f40f97fe53ea)
- !['Rusep', a traditional wild vegetable delicacy from the Ao tribe. It's a boiled mix of bitter eggplant, bitter gourd, and other local veggies, offering a unique bitter and tangy taste.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0d89b733-caae-47c2-9c3e-349f616f552f)
- ![A pot full of 'Rusep' being prepared. This simple, healthy side dish is a staple in Naga homes and a favorite among those who love bold, earthy flavors.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d8eccd4a-64ea-4feb-953f-c85e26b99db5)
- ![A plated serving of 'Rusep', garnished with the small, green bitter eggplants used to make it. It's a dish that truly represents the wild and foraged aspect of our cuisine.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/57291ff7-0d85-4ee1-983c-516832efd2f5)
- ![Bunches of fresh Allium Chinense, a type of flowering chive, for sale at a local market in Northeast India. We are always searching for unique ingredients to bring back to our kitchen.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/804ee1c5-8332-4bc8-b96a-bac29b64a451)
- ![Bundles of dried foxtail millet, another traditional grain found in the markets of Nagaland.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/76e45771-caa5-41d9-9995-6b2f775b366a)
- ![Coils of dried smoked eel, a delicacy in Nagaland, showcasing the traditional methods of food preservation.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fd23ffcc-0a00-43f9-baee-32f8d91bec7b)
- ![A bowl of dried grasshoppers, an edible insect that is a part of the traditional Naga diet, highlighting the unique and adventurous side of our cuisine.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d90f739a-9907-44c1-b740-97700c06ea92)
- ![Freshly picked leafy greens, another staple ingredient we source directly from the Northeast for our dishes.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8a266fa1-3d92-4c85-a29b-1805f8a369ea)
- ![A variety of fresh beans and seeds at a local market, showing the agricultural diversity of the region.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/07b23244-633b-4c2e-8fd2-ad5ef07364d9)

## About From the Hills of Nagaland: Our Ingredients

Our Anishi patties are the perfect example of the patience we bring to our kitchen. These are crafted from sun-dried Colocasia leaves using a traditional technique passed down through generations of the Ao Naga tribe. It is this slow, deliberate process that gives our signature black curry its distinct, earthy depth, a texture and flavour you simply cannot replicate with mass-produced substitutes.

We do not believe in taking shortcuts with our food. When you taste our dishes, you are experiencing ingredients that have made the journey from the misty hills of Nagaland straight to our kitchen in Andheri. We maintain a direct line with our farmers, ensuring that every batch of wild herbs, bamboo shoots, and spices carries the integrity of the soil it grew in.

### Why Ingredient Sourcing Matters
Authentic Naga cuisine relies on specific, often hard-to-find ingredients that define our palate. 

*   **Raja Mircha (King Chilli):** We use this sparingly but effectively to provide the essential heat and smoky depth that sets our curries apart.
*   **Fermented Bamboo Shoot:** This provides the sour, umami base for many of our soups and meat preparations.
*   **Sumac (Tenga Powder):** Harvested from the wild, this gives our food a balanced, tangy profile that is completely natural.

By sourcing directly, we ensure that our Smoked Pork or Axone Chicken Wings taste exactly how they would if you were sitting in a village home in Dimapur. It is about preserving our culinary heritage and honouring the farmers who keep these traditions alive. When you dine with us, you are not just having a meal, you are partaking in a story that began thousands of miles away.

## About Naga Belly

Aren and I started Naga Belly in our Andheri kitchen back in 2020 because we missed the food we grew up with. We still keep that same humble spirit today, cooking the recipes our grandmothers taught us using ingredients we fly in directly from Nagaland.

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