Title: Penjung Han(Lotha smoked beef with black sesame dish)

Language: Lotha

Description: Lotha benjung curry, also known as black sesame seeds curry, is a traditional dish from Nagaland. This flavorful curry is made with roasted black sesame seeds, which are ground into a smooth paste and cooked with a mixture of spices, herbs, and sometimes smoked pork or fish. The dish is known for its nutty and slightly bitter flavor, which is balanced by the richness of the sesame seeds. Lotha benjung curry is often served with rice or traditional Naga bread, and is a staple in many Naga households. The curry is also believed to have medicinal properties, with black sesame seeds being rich in antioxidants and other nutrients. Overall, lotha benjung curry is a delicious and nutritious dish that showcases the unique flavors and ingredients of Naga cuisine .

Format & Duration: 2mins 28secs.
Date of Recording: 7/20/0025
Date of Upload: 23 October 2025
Performer: Lichumlo Kikon
Creator: Saronbeni C Kikon
Publisher: Tetso College, Dimapur
Note: Special thanks to Mrs Lichumlo Kikon for preparing the traditional benjung han featured in this video. Your useful advice and suggestions were really helpful to me during the assignment.In this aspect I’m eternally grateful to you.

Cite this work

Kikon, Saronbeni C   . 2025  . Lotha Benjung( Black sesame with smoked beef )    . ( Narrated by Lichumlo Kikon  )  . Sovima: NEIIPA, Tetso College  . (https://neiipa.in/audio/penjung-hanlotha-smoked-beef-with-black-sesame-dish/)  . Accessed: (29-Oct-2025)