Celebration of Millets with NESFAS, Shillong
Chefs and growers discussed the complexities of growing krai in Meghalaya, paired with a curated millet menu.
Shillong
The Locavore at The Hills Festival, Umbir
For Meghalaya’s homegrown festival, we served a multi-course dinner experience of the state’s indigenous cuisine.
As Millets Steal the Spotlight, What Do Its Growers Have to Say about It?
Numerous efforts are being made across the country to revive millets, and promote its consumption. But what does it mean for farmers who grow these grains? Nidaphi Hynniewta speaks to millet farmers from Meghalaya.
Krai, Mushroom, and Piscot Soup
This Khasi-inspired mushroom and piscot soup substitutes maida or cornflour with a healthier alternative: ragi, or finger millet.
An Excerpt from Spiced, Smoked, Pickled, Preserved: Recipes and Reminiscences From India’s Eastern Hills
In the opening chapter of the book, author Indranee Ghosh writes about her grandfather’s culinary adventures in Cherrapunji, where he had just moved to work as a preacher for the Brahmo Samaj.