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.
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Patla Macher Jhol
This Bengali recipe from sustainable seafood initiative InSeason Fish highlights the bold, meaty flavours of the tonguesole fish—abundantly available in December along both coasts of India.
Ariputtu
Puttu, a widely popular dish consumed across Kerala is said to have been a Portuguese import according to Sarala Thomas Palivathukkal. While modern conveniences may have changed the preparation style over the years, puttu-making is still a tradition in many Syrian-Christian households.
Daggertooth Pike Conger Curry
This recipe for a Maharashtrian curry from sustainable seafood initiative ‘InSeason Fish’ highlights the unique texture and delicate flavours of the daggertooth pike conger—or the pike eel—abundantly available in December along both coasts of India.
Paati’s Kaimanam: Morkozhambu
Grandmothers are exceptional at everything, except passing on their heirloom recipes in a way 20-something-year-olds understand, Samyuktha, a contributor for ‘Memories On A Plate’, shares. Featured here is her Paati’s Morkozhambu, a Tamil household delicacy, rich with coconut, lentils, and spices. Illustration by Samyuktha Kvs.
Kala Masalyachi Methi
Reminiscing about his hometown Nashik, Archish Kashikar shares one of his favourite recipes featuring kala masala—a highlight in the northern parts of Maharashtra.
Aloo Dahi ki Subzi
For The Locavore’s Digital Media Lead, Ashish Sharma, and his paternal aunt, Mamta, this recipe is a family-favourite. Boiled potatoes are gently simmered in a yoghurt gravy to make this quick and easy Marwadi dish.
Pappa no Ghosh
Originally, narrated by cousins Lamiya and Adil, this recipe for roast meat belongs to their late grandfather, who would often make the dish for his friends and family. It is as much an ode to recipes lost in time and modern translations as it is to their grandfather.
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