Saffron Sandesh
A quintessential Bengali sweet, Sandesh can take on a multitude of flavours, no matter how technique-driven its preparation is.
Difficulty Level: Intermediate
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Jolada Kadabu (Jowar Dumplings with Wild Edible Greens)
A healthy snack that can even double as a meal, the Jolada Kadabu is cherished in several Kannadiga households. It brings together the goodness of jowar with the unique flavours of wild greens.
Chutagi, A Hearty Ladakhi Stew
Dechen Chuskit shares her recipe for chutagi, a brothy dish from Ladakh featuring round wheat dumplings and meat, which she learnt from her parents.
Patla Macher Jhol
This Bengali recipe from sustainable seafood initiative InSeason Fish highlights the bold, meaty flavours of the tonguesole fish,abundantly available in December along both coasts of India.
Ariputtu
Puttu, a widely popular dish consumed across Kerala is said to have been a Portuguese import according to Sarala Thomas Palivathukkal. While modern conveniences may have changed the preparation style over the years, puttu-making is still a tradition in many Syrian-Christian households.
Mudali Rava Fry
Sumeet Kaur of Spudnik Farms documents the recipe of a simple rava fry, a specialty of the Kunbi community. The Kunbis use mudali for this preparation, a unique tuber they preserve and cultivate in the Western Ghats.
Baskarel Pakoras
For Priyanka Bhadani, baskarel or bamboo shoots bring back both pleasant and not-so-pleasant memories. This recipe for baskarel pakoras is from her father, evoking the love and care that exemplifies their bond.