Meghalaya’s Paddy Fields Hold More Than Just Rice
Randa Papiah, Toy Sumer, and Hunlang Papiah recall their memories of catching dohthli (snakehead fish) in the paddy fields of Meghalaya during the rice harvesting season.
Longing for Home Food
Childhood Friend Priti and Aditi Share a Recipe for Popti
Priti and Aditi share a recipe for Popti, where fragrant Bhamburda leaves are packed into an earthen pot, sealed, and slow-cooked over an open fire.
Akoijam and Beauty’s Love for Yongchak Eromba
Cousins Akoijam and Beauty trace fond memories through one of their favourite Manipuri dishes.
Champabati’s Mutton Kasa
For sisters Jinnie and Rini Saren, this slow-cooked mutton curry from Baripada in Odisha brings back memories of Holi spent with their late mother.
Popti
In this recipe for Popti, fragrant Bhamburda leaves are packed into an earthen pot, sealed, and slow-cooked over an open fire.
Yongchak Eromba
This version of the Manipuri Eromba brings together yongchak, ngari, and seasonal vegetables.
Chutagi, A Hearty Ladakhi Stew
Dechen Chuskit shares her recipe for chutagi, a brothy dish from Ladakh featuring round wheat dumplings and meat, which she learnt from her parents.
Didu’r Payesh
Preparing payesh is a celebration of love, patience, and tradition, with each spoonful telling a story of familial bonds and shared meals.