Baripada Mutton Kasa
For sisters Jinnie and Rini Saren, this slow-cooked mutton curry from Baripada in Odisha brings back memories of Holi with their late mother.
Main Course
Ghol Pollichathu (Kerala-Style Banana Leaf–Wrapped Fish)
This is a classic from the backwaters and toddy shops of central Kerala, where fish is smothered in a spicy coconut-tomato masala, wrapped in banana leaves, and slow-roasted until smoky, tender, and aromatic.
Aar Macher Matha Phoolkopi Data Chochori
This Bengali-style Korai Chochori is made with Aar maach head, mustard, and winter vegetables.
Bangda Recheado (Goan Stuffed Mackerel Fry)
A Goan Catholic favourite, Bangda Recheado combines slit, stuffed mackerel with a fiery red chilli–vinegar masala, shallow-fried in coconut oil until crisp.
Shevto Hooman
Shevto Hooman celebrates the delicate flavour of mullet cooked in a blend of coconut, tamarind, and spices.
Ghol Curry
In this Koli preparation, the Ghol fish shines in a fragrant coconut-based curry.
Nevti Curry
This Koli-style preparation of mudskipper fish is cooked with colocasia leaves, Koli masala, and tamarind.
Karal Karuvadu Rasam
This recipe for rasam uses dried ponyfish and Kuzhumbu milagai thool, a spice blend intrinsic to South India.
Vakti Chi Ukar
A Koli-style curry made with dried ribbon fish, potatoes, and drumsticks.