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title: "Naga Fish Dishes: Traditional Curries & Pongsen Style in Bangalore"
description: "Experience authentic Naga fish dishes in Bangalore, from fresh river fish curries to traditional Pongsen style fish. Handcrafted with bamboo shoot and local herbs."
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last_updated: 2025-09-12
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# Naga Fish Dishes: Traditional Curries & Pongsen Style

Tribe Verified · Authentic Naga flavours from Koramangala kitchen

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I bring the real taste of Nagaland to Bangalore with my fresh water fish curries, traditional Pongsen-style steamed fish, and tangy dried fish chutneys, all cooked fresh in my home kitchen.

## Photos and videos

- [Video: This is how I make fish Pongsen. I use fresh water fish and wrap it in leaves with herbs to steam. The result is so delicious.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0483e38f-53e6-42dc-b695-637eaa0c6062)
- [Video: A lovely lunch plate with dried fish, bamboo shoot curry, and a vegetable fry served with rice and pickles.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/53c6bcf5-6cab-46d8-988b-3e52dd46eb33)
- [Video: This is Pankaj fish cooked with banana flower, bamboo shoot, king chilli, and Naga Sichuan pepper. A very flavorful combination.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ec9e2c5e-6b9e-453f-af11-74c2a9d48ac5)
- ![A perfectly fried river fish, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, garnished with fresh herbs.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d721c86c-ab43-424e-8edb-87fb252cd622)
- ![A beautiful dish of fish cooked with bamboo shoot, banana flower, and banana stem, garnished with fresh coriander.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/eb5c2a47-116a-4817-9e15-88bf7012c9f6)
- [Video: A pot of Catla fish curry cooking with green beans and spices.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9be39e48-cb90-4591-89ce-76f6cfec9405)
- ![These are the fresh water fish I use to make my Pongsen style dish.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/320ecfb1-5856-4c24-8895-8042335dd0c7)
- ![The cooked Pongsen style fish, ready to be eaten. You can see the fish head, which is a delicacy.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/23e02d2c-ad33-4531-9cf7-5764d01167c6)
- ![My Pongsen style fish, packed in containers and ready for delivery.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/08514d20-6151-4bd4-ad47-27f689acf352)
- ![A spicy and tangy chutney made from river fish.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d987355e-2dca-45a0-9a83-baab17dd5ddd)
- ![A pot of river fish curry, cooked in a traditional Naga style.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/439b486e-3edd-4e02-9ab1-61d039f606eb)
- ![A simple lunch plate with pumpkin curry, fish with bamboo shoot, and a roasted chilli and aneshi chutney.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a4918b1f-fc64-47a1-90b5-59cb8117f842)
- ![A close-up of the fish with bamboo shoot from my lunch plate.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/091f11a5-276e-46ee-867b-2168e7aefcf2)
- ![Another view of my simple and delicious fish lunch.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bfb2f620-ba53-4b95-ab7b-56c96453eb01)
- [Video: My lunch today was fish cooked with dried yam stem, a simple potato and green bean curry, and a fresh salad.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ab60daa9-93d3-441d-8309-023321081870)
- ![A mix of fish, cauliflower, and bamboo shoot cooked together.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/82b020dd-d84a-4a2f-8419-1eb34efa776f)
- ![A close-up of the fish and vegetable medley.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6d0e554a-0179-4451-8047-cf37f172d3aa)
- ![A pot of mixed river fish cooked in the traditional Pongsen style.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1e7b22b5-9094-41a6-ae92-38eff7ec2419)
- ![The Pongsen style fish packed in bowls, ready for orders.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c81d8995-3332-4854-b433-fd2769064373)
- ![More orders of the mixed river fish Pongsen.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fccdae73-0235-4c4f-9ed2-8e728911baeb)
- ![A top-down view of the pot of Pongsen style fish.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/aa3bd761-2dd7-478a-af4a-8b8e02c42e96)
- ![A close-up of the delicious and aromatic Pongsen fish.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8b7f9789-68c2-4c89-b66d-165f4d60fade)
- ![A collage showing my fish fry lunch, from the fresh kohlrabi salad to the perfectly fried fish.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7c4a7b61-3202-47a6-a0b2-85a58f7aa0e6)
- ![My plate with crispy fried fish, dal, rice, and a fresh salad.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/83472785-819c-48aa-9559-6bd1e6b7c933)
- ![Another angle of my delicious fish fry meal.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c3f03bc8-1dfb-4b42-9c68-2c8ec44e16e8)
- [Video: I had a yummylicious lunch today with this fish curry, served with rice and boiled greens.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ca795ca3-83c7-4d5e-ba6b-6e870329113a)
- [Video: A video showing some of the food from my deal meal menu, including fish fry and pork curry.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/391ecb4e-6599-4f0a-b6d7-f6b58c5cba93)
- ![A bowl of fresh river water fish curry, with my garden in the background.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/12ea08f3-f056-45f9-be9b-607761f62083)
- ![The beautiful colors of the fresh fish curry in the sunlight.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a791879e-f40e-4b09-9ddb-7e6ac9f9b572)
- ![Another shot of the delicious river fish curry.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9c6789c7-04a0-403d-b79a-daae6cf156f3)
- ![A spicy fish chutney, perfect as a side with any meal.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e13d3507-2625-4c9b-89d2-602cc05fa1d1)
- ![A pot of Rosop, or mixed vegetable stew, which I sometimes serve with my fish thalis.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/14eb7dd5-2016-4d4d-8ed2-086163f14b44)
- ![A simple fish curry simmering on the stove.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3f250fb5-de89-4636-9fb1-22458ed68a67)
- ![Frying up some fish steaks for the day's orders.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/50a05969-2a9e-43f4-816b-97b307645e30)
- ![The fish curry after adding fresh coriander for garnish.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/82440dcf-0cd3-4999-8b38-1cf4dc0bde0b)
- ![A simple brinjal curry that pairs well with fish.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fd563b25-6723-43af-b42a-2c2c0df3e731)
- ![Look at the fat on this delicious piece of fish. It was so tasty.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/99559261-432f-4527-a287-d24658922afd)
- ![Another shot of the fatty fish curry, garnished with fresh coriander.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4e0c6cb0-b65f-4151-b969-c7bbc7c0fb4a)
- ![A pot full of the delicious and fatty fish curry.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b12d9239-1cce-4b8e-960c-be863832efd8)
- ![A dish of smoked pork with dried bamboo shoot, part of a larger meal.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4969d947-e12b-4a87-976d-b078e0af3a51)
- ![A tasty dish of baby bitter gourd, often served as a side.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e9855cca-8be5-42a7-9479-fd3f8787a33c)
- ![A pot of fresh water fish curry, a simple and light dish.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e60f8aa1-a9b1-44c4-85be-4bcf5bf36f88)
- ![A simple dal, which I serve with most of my thalis.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/345c4a06-307b-456f-aec5-3e857b8f4546)
- [Video: A simple meal of fried fish with brinjal curry and rice.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d26ddc25-8971-4501-a248-9585023a07e5)
- [Video: A satisfying lunch plate with fish, dal, rice, and boiled greens.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/58e0902a-9171-47a4-90cd-17e0040cc69f)
- [Video: A simple and yummy meal of fried shrimp, a vegetable chutney, and rice.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2dba017f-40b3-4d16-9120-0f0f5b26f737)
- ![This is fish egg cooked with lots of green chillies, bamboo shoot, and Sichuan pepper. A rare delicacy.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d94c4dc7-5a03-4b94-a579-f8837cfaf1c5)
- ![A light tomato curry cooked with banana flower and a little bit of dried fish.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5b442054-7459-420e-b90e-52a26065bf0b)
- ![A simple meal of fish head curry with dal and rice.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9bf5b246-f565-498c-ad0f-ac4d12d36c81)
- ![Another plate with fish head curry, dal, rice, and a side of boiled vegetables.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/757d5980-b423-4a30-bf73-d20550e7e43d)
- ![A pot of fish curry is happening now. You can message me to place an order.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/595d084b-3985-4f46-8fbe-34f3a9d70dee)
- ![The fish curry after being garnished with fresh herbs.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/17d6dad8-419b-4c84-9e15-46d5bb34e9e4)
- [Video: A video of the fish masala from yesterday's menu, from cooking to the final dish.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/88059288-504a-45c4-8490-d1a70180caf9)
- ![A pot of fish cooked with banana flower and bamboo shoot.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1dac5afe-51f0-4234-90ee-8912695e8dec)

## About From the Rivers & Seas: Fish Dishes

Cooking Pongsen-style fish here in Bangalore is a challenge without a traditional fireplace, so I have developed a steaming method using fresh leaves and local herbs that captures that authentic, smoky flavour. It is not just about the fish; it is about recreating the exact texture and aroma I grew up with, ensuring every bite feels like home.

When you order fish from my kitchen, you are getting the real Naga experience. I work with fresh water fish, selecting pieces that hold up well to our traditional boiling and steaming methods. My signature Pongsen style involves wrapping the fish in leaves to lock in the moisture and the distinct fragrance of herbs. It is a slow, careful process that respects the ingredient.

My curries are rarely the same twice because I cook with the season. You will often find me pairing fresh fish with bamboo shoot for that signature sour-spicy profile, or using banana flower and stem to add texture. I don't shy away from heat; the Raja Mircha, or King Chilli, is a staple in my kitchen, used sparingly to balance the richness of the fish.

Everything is made to order in my Koramangala kitchen. Because I do not have a massive commercial setup, I focus on small, consistent batches to keep the quality high. If you are curious about the dried fish, I prepare that as a sharp, tangy chutney that cuts through the richness of any meal. Whether you want a simple fish fry or a complex curry cooked with Naga Sichuan pepper, send me a message and we can discuss what is fresh today.

## About Naturally Naga

I am the cook behind Naturally Naga. I started this because I missed home-cooked food, and now I share my passion for authentic Naga cooking right from my own kitchen. It is simple, honest food that I would be happy to serve my own family.

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