Paan for the Ages
At LFC Kolkata, Swati places an almost 100-year-old paan ka dabba on the table, attempting to revive a ritual long out of use.
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Stony Ambemohar Rice
Valued for its floral aroma, soft texture, and traditional associations with strength and recovery, Stony Ambemohar rice is a traditional variety from the Sahyadri range in Maharashtra.
Eating Beyond Vada Pav in Dadar: A Street Food Walk in Mumbai
Led by Neil Khopkar, the walk explored the layered social and cultural history of Dadar through the foods that anchor everyday life in the locale.
Tasting More Than Misal: A Street Food Walk in Pune
In Pune, the walk explored the historic neighbourhoods of Narayan Peth and Sadashiv Peth, tracing how the city’s eating-out culture developed around fasting practices, community kitchens, iconic tea houses, and the rhythms of old Pune life.
Munching Around Mandira Manch: A Street Food Walk in Bhubaneswar
In Bhubaneswar, the walk explored the Old Town, where temple traditions, seasonal rhythms, and centuries-old food practices shape what people eat every day.
Stepping into Chaar Diwari: A Street Food Walk in Old Jaipur
Jaipur's walk focused on the Old City inside the ‘Chaar Diwari’, where the street food culture is shaped by early planning by the royals and later, by migration patterns.
Sheilas: Making Seasonal, Small-Batch Preserves in Kerala
Sheilas makes preserves and pickles from produce grown in and around Mundakayam in the Kottayam district in Kerala.
Breadfruit
Popularly eaten as a vegetable, breadfruit can be enjoyed as a sweet fragrant fruit, once ripe.
