Nagaland Naga Taro Colocasia Root Boiled Sesame Simple

Ingredients

• 500g taro root (colocasia / arbi) — boiled until completely tender, peeled
• 4 garlic cloves — crushed
• 1 dried Naga chilli
• 1.5 cups water
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp sesame seeds — dry-roasted and coarsely crushed

Method

1. Boil taro root in salted water until completely tender — 15 to 18 minutes depending on size.
2. Drain. Peel while still warm. Cut into halves or large chunks.
3. Bring 1.5 cups water to a boil. Add crushed garlic and dried Naga chilli.
4. Add the boiled taro pieces. Simmer on medium for 6 to 8 minutes — the taro will absorb the garlic and chilli flavour.
5. Drain. Season with salt.
6. Dry-roast sesame seeds in a dry pan for 3 minutes until golden. Crush lightly.
7. Toss taro pieces with roasted sesame seeds.
8. Serve with sticky rice.