Snacks and Appetisers - The Locavore

Odia Patrapoda

Thomas Zacharias
March 8, 2025

This prawn-based dish native to the tribal regions of Odisha employs the traditional technique of leaf-wrapped cooking, which not only imparts a rich, smoky flavour but is also an example of utilising a part of the plane that would otherwise be discarded.

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Snacks and Appetisers

Jolada Kadabu (Jowar Dumplings with Wild Edible Greens)

Dr. Shridevi Gothe and Suresh Hinduja
February 15, 2025

A healthy snack that can even double as a meal, the Jolada Kadabu is cherished in several Kannadiga households. It brings together the goodness of jowar with the unique flavours of wild greens.

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Tila Bajra Hummus with Chilli Ghee

Dr. Shridevi Gothe and Suresh Hinduja
February 9, 2025

This Tila Bajra Hummus with Chilli Ghee is a delightful appetiser that is packed with nutrients, making it an excellent addition to any healthy kitchen.

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Garadu Chaat

Vallari Apte
December 2, 2024

A popular street food from Indore enjoyed during winter, garadu chaat is a simple, fried snack that is seasoned with spices and often topped with Jeeravan, a local spice mix.

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Mudali Rava Fry

Yogesh Derekar and Sumeet Kaur
November 22, 2024

Sumeet Kaur of Spudnik Farms documents the recipe of a simple rava fry, a specialty of the Kunbi community. The Kunbis use mudali for this preparation, a unique tuber they preserve and cultivate in the Western Ghats.

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Anarse

Suhasini Ekbote
November 1, 2024

Diwali is synonymous with snacks and sweets, called faral. Suhasini Ekbote, defying modern trends, continues to make Anarse – a fried, semi-sweet snack made with fermented rice flour and jaggery, preserving a traditional cooking technique.

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Blood Sausages

Rigzin and Tenzin
October 9, 2024

Hailing from the Bodh community in Himachal Pradesh, Rigzin and Tenzin share their recipe for blood sausages. With members of the community leaving the region and returning, palates are constantly evolving, and so are the ingredients that make up the flavour profile of these sausages.

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Baskarel Pakoras

Priyanka Bhadani
September 24, 2024

For Priyanka Bhadani, baskarel or bamboo shoots bring back both pleasant and not-so-pleasant memories. This recipe for baskarel pakoras is from her father, evoking the love and care that exemplifies their bond.

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Mahua ka Laata

Gond women of Panna , Dhaatri
September 9, 2024

A recipe that highlights the foraging practices of the tribes of Gond through the versatile Mahua flower. It is featured in “Recipes for Change - Recipes for Coexistence”, a publication about wild foods from the Adivasi women of Panna undertaken by Dhaatri, an NGO.

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Handvo with Barnyard Millet

Ankita Jain
November 8, 2023

A traditional tea-time snack from Gujarat, handvo is usually made with rice, a variety of lentils, and an assortment of vegetables. Every diwali, Ankita remembers her grandmother as she makes handvo. Her version adapts barnyard millet into the dish.

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