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Kalari Kulcha

  • September 8, 2026
  • Chef Jasleen Marwah
This kalari-stuffed kulcha is a classic street-food preparation from Jammu.
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Erissery

  • August 24, 2026
  • Anita Sam And Nithin Samuel, Lfc
This traditional Kerala dish made with pumpkin, cowpeas, and coconut is a sadhya staple.
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The Pull of Kinema’s Strings

  • August 21, 2026
  • Ishani Banerjee, With Priyadarshinee Shrestha And Roshan Rai
Kinema at Tallo Bazaar, Darjeeling. Photo courtesy of Roshan Rai.
Priyadarshinee Shrestha and Roshan Rai explore what making kinema—a fermented staple popular in the Eastern Himalayas—looks like in a rapidly changing world.
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Pendhra Chokha

  • August 14, 2026
  • Rushina Munshaw Ghildiyal And Jyoti Vishnani
An unexpected discovery at the Wild Food Festival, this chokha celebrates pendhra’s unique texture and taste.
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Niang Ryndia Salad

  • August 14, 2026
  • Queeneerich Kharmawlong And Glerina Kharmawlong
In Meghalaya, Eri silkworm pupae are often eaten after the silk cocoon has been harvested.
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Chaapda Chutney

  • July 3, 2026
  • Budhram
The red weaver ants used in this chutney are foraged from the forest canopies of Bastar in Chhattisgarh.
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Tangthur

  • July 3, 2026
  • Nilza Wangmo
This Ladakhi chutney is made with buttermilk, seasonal greens, and fresh summer herbs.
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Sukhti Chutney

  • June 10, 2026
  • Rekha Patil
This dried fish chutney from Alibag is enjoyed with everyday meals.
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Totapuri Kairi Karbat

  • June 10, 2026
  • Rachna Thakur
This sweet-and-sour karbat from Alibaug features Totapuri mangoes as the main ingredient.
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Tuber Mix

  • May 26, 2026
  • Devaki
This recipe from Wayanad in Kerala uses a mix of tubers to create a hearty meal.
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