food memories

Erissery

This traditional Kerala dish made with pumpkin, cowpeas, and coconut is a sadhya staple.

Anita Sam and Nithin Samuel, LFC

Dhaniwal Korma

The process of making this Kashmiri korma a slow one, beginning with yoghurt instead of oil.

Meher Malhotra

Suhoon Sothi

Easy to prepare, easily adaptable, and deeply comforting, this Malaysian-Tamil recipe reflects generations of migration.

Vasunthara Ramasamy

Popti

In this recipe for Popti, fragrant Bhamburda leaves are packed into an earthen pot, sealed, and slow-cooked over an open fire.

Priti Mangesh Mhage and Aditi Amol Patil

Yongchak Eromba

This version of the Manipuri Eromba brings together yongchak, ngari, and seasonal vegetables.

Akoijam Sunita and Beauty Thounaojam

Baripada Mutton Kasa

For sisters Jinnie and Rini Saren, this slow-cooked mutton curry from Baripada in Odisha brings back memories of Holi with their late mother.

Rini and Jinnie Saren, LFC
1 2 3 … 7