Mumbai Koli Project

Nevti Curry

This Koli-style preparation of mudskipper fish is cooked with colocasia leaves, Koli masala, and tamarind.

Bhavesh Koli

Sukha Jawala Kismur

A monsoon staple along Goa’s coast, Sukha Jawala Kismur is a quick stir-fry made with tiny sun-dried shrimps.

Sayani Sengupta

Mangalorean Kane Fry

In this no-frills Mangalorean classic, Ladyfish (Kane) is slathered in a fiery, bright-red masala of boiled Byadagi chillies, garlic, ginger, pepper, and tamarind, then pan-fried until crisp outside and tender within.

Thomas Zacharias

Sassoon Dock Walk, Mumbai

Facilitated by Aditya from No Footprints, Mumbai, the walk explored the many facets of Sassoon Dock, a central node of the city’s fishing economy.

Deepshika Pasupunuri

Worli Koliwada Walk, Mumbai

Facilitated by No Footprints, the walk was a comprehensive exploration of the many facets of Mumbai’s Worli Koliwada.

Rujuta Kumbhojkar

Worli Koliwada Walk, Mumbai

Facilitated by Khakhi Tours, this slow, story-rich walk through Worli Koliwada traces Mumbai’s original fishing village where faith, livelihoods, and everyday life continue to unfold at the edge of the sea.

The Locavore Team
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