Ponkh Appe
This seasonal ponkh appe is inspired by Kathiawadi winter traditions.
Local Food Club
At every Local Food Club gathering, members bring dishes rooted in memory, region, and season. This is where family secrets meet forgotten techniques, where everyday meals are honoured alongside festive favourites.
This space is a growing archive of those recipes—shared generously by our LFC members across cities. Some are precise, others come with andaaz, but all of them carry the spirit of a potluck: made with love, meant to be passed on.
Dig in, try them out, and maybe share one of your own.
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.
Halwa-Nagori
Kcamya Aggarwal shares a recipe for halwa-nagori—an Old Delhi breakfast classic.
Santa’s Secret Fritters
This festive apple fritter captures the warmth of Christmas, with cake folded into the batter.
Mahua Cookies
This crunchy, caramelised cookie is made with dried Mahua flowers, cardamom, and wholewheat flour.
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.
Ghaittya
Rooted in the philosophy of no waste, Ghaittya is a traditional Chittagong dish that turns leftover or near-spoiling Hilsa into a fragrant, comforting preparation of fried fish, garlic, and onions.
Fiddlehead Fern Tenga/ Dhekia Paat Aru Aam Tenga
A cooling Assamese curry of fiddlehead fern and raw mango, Dhekia Paat Aru Aam Tenga spells comfort food for Pragyan.
Nga Atoiba Thongba / Meitei Fish Curry
A Manipuri dish often made to mark milestones, Nga Atoiba Thongba is a delicately spiced, herb-laced fish curry that carries the comforting aroma of home and celebration.