Bhee ji Chaap
Dimple Bajaj Senani shares a recipe for Bhee ji Chaap, made using fragrant Sao masalo.
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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!
Chopan Kebab
For those belonging to the Afghan diaspora, this lightly spiced Afghan lamb or mutton skewer is associated with memories of Ramadan meals shared around the dastarkhan.
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.
Watermelon Rind Rotti
A recipe from LFC Bengaluru about a grandmother’s summer ritual of making watermelon rind rotti.
Oyster Masala Rawa Fry
To make this crisp Goan-style rawa fry, freshly shucked oysters are lightly marinated, coated in semolina, and shallow-fried until golden. Crunchy outside, soft and juicy inside, this snack is best enjoyed with lime and a chilled beer by the water.
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.
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