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Mangalorean Kane Fry
In this no-frills Mangalorean classic, Ladyfish (Kane) is slathered in a fiery, bright-red masala of boiled Byadagi chillies, garlic, ginger, pepper, and tamarind, then pan-fried until crisp outside and tender within.
Arisa Pitha Celebrates Odisha’s New Rice Harvest
Made out of rice flour and jaggery, these simple fried cakes are traditionally prepared during Makara Sankranti as well as the agricultural Nuakhai festivals celebrated in Odisha.
Savoury Ven Pongal Marks Tamil Nadu’s Harvest Season
Geetha Venkataraman shares her mother Visalakshi Venkataraman’s Pongal recipe, reminiscing about the many memories associated with the rice harvest festival.
Shobji Diye Aar Macher Korai Chochori
This Bengali-style Korai Chochori is made with Aar maach, mustard, and winter vegetables.
Purani Dilli Nihari Masala
Chef Sadaf Hussain shares a traditional recipe for nihari masala that mirrors the flavours of Purani Dilli.
Karandi Masala
This quick, everyday Koli shrimp curry brings together potatoes, kokum, and fresh baby shrimp.
Mud Crab / Kekda Masala
This Koli-style mud crab curry is rooted in Bhavesh’s childhood trips to Thane Creek with his grandfather.
Bhirind Nustem Maskasangi Thalasan
This recipe from the Mumbai Koli Project by The Locavore brings together tongue sole cooked with kokum, spices, and moringa simmered gently in smolina and sesame oil.