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Kantola nu Shak
A monsoon staple in parts of western India, kantola nu shak is celebrated with its own day of observance.
Charota Bhaji
Charota bhaji is often served with pej (corn water), making for a light yet satiating dish.
Putpura Sabzi
Putpura mushrooms, foraged from beneath sal trees during the monsoon, are a seasonal delicacy among tribal communities in central India.
The Pull of Kinema’s Strings
Priyadarshinee Shrestha and Roshan Rai explore what making kinema—a fermented staple popular in the Eastern Himalayas—looks like in a rapidly changing world.
Pendhra Chokha
An unexpected discovery at the Wild Food Festival, this chokha celebrates pendhra’s unique texture and taste.
Niang Ryndia Salad
In Meghalaya, Eri silkworm pupae are often eaten after the silk cocoon has been harvested.