Saffron Sandesh
A quintessential Bengali sweet, Sandesh can take on a multitude of flavours, no matter how technique-driven its preparation is.
culinary heritage
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.
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.
The Dispute Over Guava Jelly: What Indian Women’s Cookbooks Tell Us About Their Lives
With women's education in India taking off only in the 1860s, it isn't surprising that cookbooks were authored by men until then, in tones ranging from disciplinary to mansplaining. When women began to write these themse…
Ariputtu
Puttu, a widely popular dish consumed across Kerala is said to have been a Portuguese import according to Sarala Thomas Palivathukkal. While modern conveniences may have changed the preparation style over the years, putt…
Chemeen Pada
The 'pada’ is a popular Portuguese pickling tradition born out of long voyages. The acidity from vinegar is combined with the spiciness of paprika to create a delicious pickle.
Ingredients, Cooking Techniques, Utensils: How Trade Routes Influenced Kerala’s Food As We Know It
Among the many ingredients introduced by the Portuguese upon their arrival in India in the 15th century, vinegar was a prime influencer of Kerala cooking, writes Tanya Abraham in Eating With History, a book tracing the i…