Stories
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“Tiffin Number 165 goes to the Pardawalas”
What place do community kitchens have among the Bohris? Nabilah Noorani takes us through the Faiz al-Mawaid al-Burhaniyah kitchen in Vapi, Gujarat, deliberating on this question.
‘I was made to feel a different kind of shame’
Breastfeeding has not been an easy experience for Anjana Shekar. From nipples being squeezed by strangers to home remedies to increase milk production, she writes on the challenges of being a new mother.
Desi Rice Made the Most Wonderful Bhaat Nu Osaman
This rice-based drink is consumed in the hills of Dahod and Panchmahal in Gujarat.
The Great LFC Referral Contest
A nationwide call to see who among you can bring the most new members into our growing community of food lovers.
Gunda Na Mor Ni Kadhi Is Only Made During the Brief Springtime
This kadhi made with glueberry blossoms is still consumed during the brief period of spring in the northeast regions of Gujarat.
No Meal in Northeast Gujarat Is Complete Without Vaatelo Masalo
This hand-pounded masala paste is often used in dishes prepared by the Garasia, Dungri Garasia, and Bhil communities in northeast Gujarat.
When Faced With Water Scarcity, Local Millets and Beans are Hardier Than Peas
Farmers working with Kilmora, a social enterprise in Uttarakhand, tell Yashvi Shah how their harvest has halved over the last five decades, especially as sources of water dry up.