Akkarghoda Pickle
This simple pickle recipe retains the earthy, leafy texture of the akkarghoda fern, an indigenous plant commonly found in forests across India.
Posts by tag
culinary heritage
79 posts
Wild Food Festival ’24
City-dwellers come together in Mumbai to taste wild foods from the forests of the Sahyadri mountains, and learn more about the communities that champion them.
‘The only sensible and sustainable way forward for our food systems is to localise’
Shruti Tharayil talks to The Locavore about seasonal foraging, how she became a self-taught herbalist, and the Musumusu Kai Keerai Rasam that she ate during her recent cycle yatra.
Kilmora: Bringing Flavours and Traditional Knowledge from the Kumaon Hills
Nestled in the picturesque valley of Mukteshwar in the Kumaon hills, Kilmora—also known as Kumaun Grameen Udyog—is a social enterprise championing sustainable livelihoods in Nainital, Uttarakhand. They celebrate local craft…
Celebration of Millets with NESFAS, Shillong
Chefs and growers discussed the complexities of growing krai in Meghalaya, paired with a curated millet menu.
The Locavore Meetup, Kochi
At this bilingual meetup, in collaboration with the Kerala Museum, we explored the culinary and ecological experiences of forest-dwelling communities.
Wild Food Festival ’23
A rainy afternoon spent learning about monsoon wild foods from Palghar, Maharashtra, and hearing from Adivasi communities preserving them.
Indian Dairy Traditions & Our History With Cheese, Mumbai
Exploring India’s little-known cheeses from varied regions and communities with cheesemaker Aditya Raghavan.
The Locavore at The Hills Festival, Umbir
For Meghalaya’s homegrown festival, we served a multi-course dinner experience of the state’s indigenous cuisine.
Documenting Russell Market, Bengaluru
Inside an impromptu visit to archive a historic market dating back to the 1800s.
Login with Google