Jimikanda Aau Jhurga Ke Amtaha
A marriage of the earthiness of elephant yam with the tartness of yoghurt, this Chattisgarhi recipe is an unexpected burst of flavours and textures.
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What kind of recipes do you love most? At The Locavore, we savour recipes that celebrate the heritage and culture of different regions and communities across the Indian subcontinent, and ones that use local and seasonal ingredients imaginatively. Oh, and recipes that are paired with delicious stories — those are our favourite kinds!
Masoor Dal Khichuri
This recipe is from Indranee Ghosh’s book Spiced, Smoked, Pickled, Preserved: Recipes and Reminiscences From India’s Eastern Hills (Hachette India).
In this well-seasoned medley of memories and meals, the author brings together charming vignettes from her youth in the densely forested Khasi Hills and in Bengal with a delectable selection of recipes passed down over three generations.
Semolina Halwa
This recipe is from Indranee Ghosh’s book Spiced, Smoked, Pickled, Preserved: Recipes and Reminiscences From India’s Eastern Hills (Hachette India).
In this well-seasoned medley of memories and meals, the author brings together charming vignettes from her youth in the densely forested Khasi Hills and in Bengal with a delectable selection of recipes passed down over three generations.
Rampuri Adrak Halwa
A nearly forgotten recipe for a winter specialty from Rampur, with ginger being its star ingredient.
Ammulu Gari Kodi Kura
A recipe for a traditional chicken curry from Andhra Pradesh named after the woman who cooked it.
Millet Chicken Biryani
A simple but delicious recipe from Janagiamma, a leader from the indigenous Kurumba community of the Nilgiris in Tamil Nadu.
Yarkhandi Pulao
Ladakhi cuisine is a lot more than just momos and thukpas. Kunzes Angmo’s recipe for Yarkhandi Pulao reflects the region’s links and influences from other cultures and lands.
Enduri Pitha
Enduri pitha is a variety of pitha made using a fermented batter of ground rice and urad dal which is enveloped in fresh turmeric leaves and stuffed with grated coconut, jaggery and spices.
Sev Na Larvas
An Eid specialty, the Sev Na Larvas is a traditional sweet made in Surti households of the Dawoodi Bohra community to celebrate the auspicious occasion of Eid Ul Fitr.
Pistachio & Almond Chikki
A pastry chef's take on a nostalgic Indian sweet.
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