know your desi ingredients

Putpura Sabzi

Putpura mushrooms, foraged from beneath sal trees during the monsoon, are a seasonal delicacy among tribal communities in central India.

Damyanti

Dried Beef Kochur Saag

Bringing together tender taro stems and dried beef, this Bengali-inspired preparation celebrates the spirit of making the most of every ingredient.

Sayani Sengupta

Modachya Methichi Usal

This twist on a traditional Maharashtrian recipe balances the bitterness of methi with coconut flakes and jaggery.

Rutuja Nighot, LFC

Ras Waali Bhindi

Rooted in seasonal, home-style cooking, this dish from Bihar highlights bhindi that is simmered in mustard oil and spices.

Madhu Yadav

Goa-Style Barracuda Steaks

In this curry-based recipe from coastal Goa, crisp-fried barracuda steaks are simmered in a vindaloo masala rich in tamarind and spices.

InSeason Fish

Tendli Masale Bhat

A seasonal rice-based dish made with tender tendli, this Maharashtrian recipe brings together spices, fresh coconut, and everyday pantry staples to make a comforting and flavourful meal.

Thomas Zacharias
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