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.
Difficulty Level: Intermediate
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Bamboo Pickle
A simple pickle recipe that uses forged bamboo pickles which is sourced from the Gond women of Panna. It is featured in “Recipes for Change - Recipes for Coexistence”, a publication about wild foods from the Adivasi women of Panna undertaken by Dhaatri, an NGO.
Coloured Cake
Passed down over generations, Riya and Nikita’s grandmother’s recipe for coloured cake is now a family tradition, fostering bonding and invoking memories.
Pappa no Ghosh
Originally, narrated by cousins Lamiya and Adil, this recipe for roast meat belongs to their late grandfather, who would often make the dish for his friends and family. It is as much an ode to recipes lost in time and modern translations as it is to their grandfather.
Awadhi Murgh Qorma
This recipe was published in 'Forgotten Foods: Memories and Recipes From Muslim South Asia’ by Picador India (2023).
Green Prawns Pulao
Unlike most family-favourite recipes passed down through generations, Chryselle D’Silva Dias recalls the origins of this green prawn pulao,jotted down by her sister Pearl D’Silva while watching a cook-along TV show as a young adult.
Sasam Salad
This sasam salad from Slowtide, Goa combines the quintessential flavours of the Konkan and its summer produce.
Handvo with Barnyard Millet
A traditional tea-time snack from Gujarat, handvo is usually made with rice, a variety of lentils, and an assortment of vegetables. Every diwali, Ankita remembers her grandmother as she makes handvo. Her version adapts barnyard millet into the dish.
Barnyard Millet Dahi Vada
A popular Indian street food and festive snack, the barnyard dahi vada is a rendition of a classic. Ankita, Chef volunteer from the Millet Cooking Lab, shares her recipe.
Fish Pickle
This fish pickle from Mrs K.M.Mathew’s Finest Recipes is spicy and tangy, adding a burst of flavor to any meal.