LFC LUCKNOW | JULY 2026-JANUARY 2027
How did you first come to be involved with the Local Food Club?
Someone posted about it on a WhatsApp group of a book club I belong to. I had always dreamt of cooking, and serving people who love food as much as I do.
What’s your go-to local food spot in your city, and why does it matter to you?
Sakhawat. It’s a Lucknowi food joint I frequent when I crave kebabs.
One food trend you’re loving right now, and one you’re ready to see less of.
Loving it: Millets are finally getting their due. I make ragi and jowar bread, and now I can’t imagine my life without it.
See less of: Replacing sugar with jaggery in a dessert and calling it healthy. Jaggery has a different taste profile—have the jaggery ghee cake for the way it tastes, but please don’t call it healthy!
What’s something you’ll almost always find in your fridge?
Cucumber! I love it with my meals. I also munch on them when I am hungry between meals.
What’s an LFC moment or memory that you’ll never forget?
The meet-up in October last year. There were five of us, and we had amazing conversations. I still regularly hang out with three of the people who attended.
How do you imagine your Local Food Club growing and flourishing over time?
I want people from different cultures and backgrounds to come together and share each other’ s meals and traditions.