Application No. 374
Applicant : NERAMAC
Small, oval-shaped and incredibly tasty, the Naga Tree Tomato – which is locally called Si Binyano or Khwüdi – is abundantly grown in the kitchen gardens and small orchards of the northeastern state’s hilly terrains. In a bid to retain the purity of the species, local inhabitants procure the seedlings only from the mature plants. Counted among the region’s most valued exotic agricultural products, the Naga Tree Tomato has also been granted the Geographical Indication tag.
The tarty-tangy Khwüdi is a favourite ingredient for soups and salads in the districts of Mon, Kohima, Phek, Wokha, Zunheboto, Kiphire and Tuensang. Not to forget, it goes very well with axone and is a primary ingredient for the smoked pork recipe as well. Many say that the taste of the Naga Tree Tomato bears resemblance to that of kiwi and passion fruit. Other dishes aside, the Naga Tree Tomato chutney is the most popular recipe that uses this tomato. The ingredients required to make this chutney include Raja Mirchi (Nagaland’s famous King Chilli), chopped onion, fresh coriander, mustard oil, salt and tree tomato.