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culinary heritage
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Chakka kuru Thoran
Sridevi’s recipe for chakka kuru and murungakai thoran—highlighting jackfruit seeds and drumsticks—emerges from a monsoon tradition in Kerala.
Nga Atoiba Thongba / Meitei Fish Curry
A Manipuri dish often made to mark milestones, Nga Atoiba Thongba is a delicately spiced, herb-laced fish curry that carries the comforting aroma of home and celebration.
Ras Waali Bhindi
Rooted in seasonal, home-style cooking, this dish from Bihar highlights bhindi that is simmered in mustard oil and spices.
Mahua Barfi
The inherently sweet, floral notes of dried mahua flowers take centre stage in this nourishing barfi.
Borishal Chingri Pithe
Passed down from her grandmother, for Priyanjali, this Chingri Macher Pithe carries the smoky, delicate flavours of Borishal. It is a dish that is reminiscent of a land she has never been to, but feels intimately connected to.
Chana Khakhra
This dish is rooted in community, memory, and the vibrant spirit of Holi celebrations among the Bhils of Gujarat.
Easing into Iftaar with Lemon Barley Water
Kumail Amiruddin shares a family tradition from his Ramzan iftaars in Mumbai, where Lemon Barley Water—a refreshing, time-honoured tonic—became a light yet nourishing way to break the fast.
Karapodi Kayi Masala Curry
This recipe celebrates the delicate flavour of the silverbelly fish—locally known as Karapodi—cooked in a fragrant Kayi masala blend. Rooted in the coastal kitchens of Tamil Nadu, this dish highlights the comfort of home-style cooking.