Smoking Traditions: How Nagas Preserve Flavor and Food

In Nagaland, smoking meat is an old tradition used to keep food from spoiling.

Toshi Jamir, from Longchen homestay, learned his techniques from his mother and the military.

He uses salt and spices, like pepper and chilies, and smokes the meat over wood.

The smoke adds flavor and helps preserve the meat.

The end result is a flavorful, preserved meat used in various Naga dishes, like smoked pork curry.