Dhruv’s Pork Indad
Dhruv Mark Mendes shares his family recipe for Pork Indad, passed down through generations of Mangalorean-Goan cooking.
Main Course
Fiddlehead Fern Tenga/ Dhekia Paat Aru Aam Tenga
A cooling Assamese curry of fiddlehead fern and raw mango, Dhekia Paat Aru Aam Tenga spells comfort food for Pragyan.
Chakka kuru Thoran
Sridevi’s recipe for chakka kuru and murungakai thoran—highlighting jackfruit seeds and drumsticks—emerges from a monsoon tradition in Kerala.
Modachya Methichi Usal
This twist on a traditional Maharashtrian recipe balances the bitterness of methi with coconut flakes and jaggery.
Nga Atoiba Thongba / Meitei Fish Curry
A Manipuri dish often made to mark milestones, Nga Atoiba Thongba is a delicately spiced, herb-laced fish curry that carries the comforting aroma of home and celebration.
Ras Waali Bhindi
Rooted in seasonal, home-style cooking, this dish from Bihar highlights bhindi that is simmered in mustard oil and spices.
Goa-Style Barracuda Steaks
In this curry-based recipe from coastal Goa, crisp-fried barracuda steaks are simmered in a vindaloo masala rich in tamarind and spices.
Tendli Masale Bhat
A seasonal rice-based dish made with tender tendli, this Maharashtrian recipe brings together spices, fresh coconut, and everyday pantry staples to make a comforting and flavourful meal.
Mahua Puri
Rooted in the forested heartlands of central India, this recipe celebrates the subtle sweetness and earthy depth of an ingredient often forgotten—mahua.