Zha
An authentic non-vegetarian recipe from Nagaland, India
Cook Time
50 mins
Servings
4 servings
Difficulty
EasyCategory
Non-VegetarianIngredients
For 4 servings
500g Pork, cut into bite-sized pieces
200g Mustard leaves, chopped
20g Fresh ginger, sliced
5piece Green chillies, slit
8g Salt
800ml Water
6 ingredients needed
💡 Pro Tip: Gather all ingredients before you start cooking for a smooth preparation process.
Cooking Instructions
Follow these step-by-step instructions to prepare this authentic dish
Place the pork pieces in a large pot and add the water.
Click to mark as complete
Bring to a boil over medium heat.
Click to mark as complete
Skim off any foam that rises to the surface.
Click to mark as complete
Add the sliced ginger and salt.
Click to mark as complete
Reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes until the pork begins to soften.
Click to mark as complete
Add the green chillies and mustard leaves.
Click to mark as complete
Continue simmering for another 15–20 minutes until the pork is tender and the greens are fully cooked.
Click to mark as complete
Taste and adjust seasoning if required.
Click to mark as complete
Serve hot with steamed rice.
Click to mark as complete
Chef's Tips
Traditional Naga cooking emphasizes simple preparation and natural flavours.
Avoid adding tomatoes, onions, garam masala, or heavy spice blends.
Pork is the preferred meat for authentic Naga preparations.
Fresh local chillies provide heat without overwhelming the dish.
The broth is an important part of the dish and should be served alongside the meat and greens.
About This Dish
Zha is a traditional non-vegetarian dish from Nagaland, India. This authentic recipe provides exact measurements for cooking 4 servings.
- Traditional Naga cooking emphasizes simple preparation and natural flavours. - Avoid adding tomatoes, onions, garam masala, or heavy spice blends. - Pork is the preferred meat for authentic Naga preparations. - Fresh local chillies provide heat without overwhelming the dish. - The broth is an important part of the dish and should be served alongside the meat and greens. ```
Category
Non-Vegetarian
Cook Time
50 mins
Servings
4 servings
Difficulty
Easy