Chopan Kebab
For those belonging to the Afghan diaspora, this lightly spiced Afghan lamb or mutton skewer is associated with memories of Ramadan meals shared around the dastarkhan.
Difficulty Level: Intermediate
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Baripada Mutton Kasa
For sisters Jinnie and Rini Saren, this slow-cooked mutton curry from Baripada in Odisha brings back memories of Holi with their late mother.
Ghol Pollichathu (Kerala-Style Banana Leaf–Wrapped Fish)
This is a classic from the backwaters and toddy shops of central Kerala, where fish is smothered in a spicy coconut-tomato masala, wrapped in banana leaves, and slow-roasted until smoky, tender, and aromatic.
Aar Macher Matha Phoolkopi Data Chochori
This Bengali-style Korai Chochori is made with Aar maach head, mustard, and winter vegetables.
Nevti Curry
This Koli-style preparation of mudskipper fish is cooked with colocasia leaves, Koli masala, and tamarind.
Koli Masala
Bhavesh Koli shares his family’s recipe for Koli masala—a spice blend made using four kinds of chilli.
Karal Karuvadu Rasam
This recipe for rasam uses dried ponyfish and Kuzhumbu milagai thool, a spice blend intrinsic to South India.
