Tendli Masale Bhat
A seasonal rice-based dish made with tender tendli, this Maharashtrian recipe brings together spices, fresh coconut, and everyday pantry staples to make a comforting and flavourful meal.
Difficulty Level: Beginner
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Mahua Barfi
The inherently sweet, floral notes of dried mahua flowers take centre stage in this nourishing barfi.
Mahua Puri
Rooted in the forested heartlands of central India, this recipe celebrates the subtle sweetness and earthy depth of an ingredient often forgotten—mahua.
Pumpkin Flower Fritter Salad
This seasonal salad reimagines pumpkin flower fritters along with cooling vegetables and a sharp mustard-curd dressing.
Chana Khakhra
This dish is rooted in community, memory, and the vibrant spirit of Holi celebrations among the Bhils of Gujarat.
Odia Patrapoda
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.
Patishapta
Every year, the arrival of the harvest festival brings the sweet aroma of Patishapta, a traditional Bengali dessert, to Ishani Banerjee's home.The recipe for this simple delicacy, passed down over generations, represents rich, nuanced familial ties and maternal love.
Kala Masalyachi Methi
Reminiscing about his hometown Nashik, Archish Kashikar shares one of his favourite recipes featuring kala masala,a highlight in the northern parts of Maharashtra.
Bikaneri Chai
In this recipe, Shashi Chhabra shares a memory of a lasting impression left by an addictive chai at a mela in Allahabad, the recipe for which she altered to create an everyday experience at home.