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.
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.
Mahua ka Laata
A recipe that highlights the foraging practices of the tribes of Gond through the versatile Mahua flower. It is featured in “Recipes for Change - Recipes for Coexistence”, a publication about wild foods from the Adivasi…
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 wome…
Akkarghoda Pickle
This simple pickle recipe retains the earthy, leafy texture of the akkarghoda fern, an indigenous plant commonly found in forests across India.
Ravo
Niloufer's recipe for ravo pays homage to her mother. This rendition of the Parsi-style semolina pudding includes eggs,a long-time bone of contention in Niloufer’s family, reflecting how geography and habits influence a…
Acacia Honey “Sutarfeni”
The Moonshine Honey Project’s simplified version of an age-old dessert best showcases the flavours of their acacia honey.
Aloo Dahi ki Subzi
For The Locavore’s Digital Media Lead, Ashish Sharma, and his paternal aunt, Mamta, this recipe is a family-favourite. Boiled potatoes are gently simmered in a yoghurt gravy to make this quick and easy Marwadi dish.
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 mo…
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.
