Sardine Kudampuli Curry
This recipe from sustainable seafood initiative InSeason Fish celebrates the bold flavours of sardine, paired with kudampuli—or Malabar tamarind—reflecting Kerala’s vibrant coastal traditions.
Old Delhi’s Flaky Ramadan Treat
A flaky, golden-brown Sehri treat from Old Delhi’s Gali Kababian, the Khajla makes a fleeting appearance every year during the holy month of Ramadan.
Dried King Fish Sambal
Seasoned by the Sea is a coastal community cookbook published by Uyir Pathipagam (2025). "Burma Nagar" settlements in Tamil Nadu are home to the Tamil communities repatriated from colonial Burma, who brought with them Bu…
Bommi’s Crab Pepper Fry
Seasoned by the Sea is a coastal community cookbook published by Uyir Pathipagam (2025). Bommi’s family is widely known as crab-sellers in the Thazhankuppam region of Tamil Nadu. Her crab dish, involving simple ingredien…
Dehrauri
A sweet innate to Chhattisgarh, Dehrauri is made by fermenting rice. Glass jars filled to the brim with these treats can be found in Chhattisgarhi homes during most festivals.
Saffron Sandesh
A quintessential Bengali sweet, Sandesh can take on a multitude of flavours, no matter how technique-driven its preparation is.
Odia Patrapoda
This prawn-based dish native to the tribal regions of Odisha employs the traditional technique of leaf-wrapped cooking, which not only imparts a rich, smoky flavour but is also an example of utilising a part of the plane…
Patishapta
Every year, the arrival of the harvest festival brings the sweet aroma of Patishapta, a traditional Bengali dessert, to Ishani Banerjee's home.The recipe for this simple delicacy, passed down over generations, represents…
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.
Tila Bajra Hummus with Chilli Ghee
This Tila Bajra Hummus with Chilli Ghee is a delightful appetiser that is packed with nutrients, making it an excellent addition to any healthy kitchen.
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.