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…
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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…
This Bengaluru Neighbourhood Acts as a Bridge to North-East India
In Bengaluru’s Kalyan Nagar, Prithiraj Borah finds that food isn’t used to censor, but rather corral people into communities. Joshua Muyiwa talks to the sociologist about his project that explores the ideas of food and b…
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.
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…
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…
Khageena
Mehvash Arslan and her mother Shahina’s love for khageena,a simple, Sunday breakfast egg staple,evokes memories of shared meals and family time, while reminding them of their heritage.
Paati’s Kaimanam: Morkozhambu
Grandmothers are exceptional at everything, except passing on their heirloom recipes in a way 20-something-year-olds understand, Samyuktha, a contributor for 'Memories On A Plate’, shares. Featured here is her Paati’s Mo…
Memories on a Plate: Documenting Stories From 100 Indian Kitchens
Memories on a Plate, a crowd-sourced initiative by Nivaala and The Alipore Post, seeks to build a bigger kitchen,one with room for memory, identity, grief, and a wide spectrum of emotions that deepen our relationships wi…