This Indian state's 99% population is non-vegetarian, very difficult to find vegetarian food; not Goa, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh, state is...
You can find different types of delicious dishes in different parts of India and at the same time, India is at the forefront in terms of vegetarians in the whole world. In simple words, most of the Indians prefer vegetarian foods.
However, under this situation, there is an Indian state where 99% of the population is non-vegetarian? It is very difficult or almost impossible to find a vegetarian in this state. Which Indian state is 99% non-vegetarian?
Actually, the state we are talking about is Nagaland, located in the northeast of India. Almost the entire population here is non-vegetarian.
Most of the traditional dishes in Nagaland are made from meat. Chillies and spices are used a lot in the food here. Boiled vegetables with rice and spicy chutneys are an important part of the food here.
Smoked meat and fish are main foods of Naga culture. People here eat these dishes with great gusto. What about vegetarians?
If you are a pure vegetarian and are thinking of visiting Nagaland, then it may be a little difficult for you to find food here. Most of the restaurants and homes here serve non-vegetarian food.
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