Naga Style Chicken With Bamboo Shoot

Naga Style Chicken with Bamboo Shoot is a traditional dish from the Naga Cuisine, known for its rich and flavorful taste. This dish is a perfect blend of tender chicken and earthy bamboo shoots, cooked in aromatic Naga spices.

Naga Style Chicken With Bamboo Shoot

Ingredients

  • 500g chicken, cut into pieces
  • 1 cup bamboo shoots, sliced
  • 2 onions, finely chopped
  • 3-4 green chilies, slit
  • 1-inch ginger, grated
  • 4-5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tomato, chopped
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 2 tsp Naga chili paste
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tbsp mustard oil
  • Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat mustard oil in a pan and sauté the onions, green chilies, ginger, and garlic until the onions turn golden brown.
  2. Add the chicken pieces and cook until they are slightly browned.
  3. Stir in the Naga chili paste, turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, and black pepper powder. Cook for a few minutes.
  4. Add the sliced bamboo shoots and chopped tomatoes. Mix well and cook for another 10-15 minutes.
  5. Once the chicken is cooked through and the flavors have melded, garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
  6. Serve hot with steamed rice or Naga style bread.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
40 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
10g
Fat
15g

Supplies

Large pan Cutting board Knife Grater Measuring spoons

Tools

Stovetop

Serving suggestions

This Naga Style Chicken with Bamboo Shoot pairs well with steamed rice or Naga style bread. It can also be served with a side of fresh salad.

Tips & tricks

For an extra kick of heat, increase the amount of Naga chili paste according to your spice preference.

Cost

$15