RecipesGoyaJanuary 23, 2020naga cuisine, nagaland, smoked beef stew

A Smoked Beef Stew from Nagaland

RecipesGoyaJanuary 23, 2020naga cuisine, nagaland, smoked beef stew

This traditional stew from the Zubza region of Nagaland is perfect for when you’re in the mood for something hearty and delicious, with minimal effort. Read more about Naga cuisine here.

RECIPE: Zubza Smoked Beef Stew

Ingredients
2 tsp zati or axone (fermented soya)
2 tomatoes, cut into wedges
4 green chilis, slit
6 garlic pods, crushed to a paste
2 inches ginger crushed to a paste
200 g pumpkin, diced
10-12 green beans
2 potatoes, diced
500 g smoked beef, cut into strips
Few sprigs of Naga dhania
A handful of kidney beans
1 tsp Kashmir chilli powder
½ tsp local red chilli powder

Method
Add a little oil in a heavy-bottomed pan
When hot, add in the ginger, garlic and green chilli for a quick stir-fry
Add 4 cups water. When it boils, add the remaining ingredients (water should cover the ingredients), salt to taste.
Bring it to a boil again, then simmer for about 30 mins on a slow flame, until it’s all cooked and the pumpkin is soft.