Congress Kadlekai Masala
Looking to make a quick snack? Made of peanuts, this spicy dish has its roots in Bangalore’s Lalbagh.
Recipes
What kind of recipes do you love most? At The Locavore, we savour recipes that celebrate the heritage and culture of different regions and communities across the Indian subcontinent, and ones that use local and seasonal ingredients imaginatively. Oh, and recipes that are paired with delicious stories” those are our favourite kinds!
Jowar Jackfruit Birria Taco
This birria style jowar taco, topped with Malvani flavoured pulled jackfruit, was a star at our recent Tap Takeover event in Bonobo, Bandra, as we concluded the first phase of The Millet Revival Project.
Kaale Chane ka Pulao
Bottle gourd, black chickpeas, kidney beans, and rice come together at North Delhi’s Mazdoor Kitchen in a wholesome meal,often just the one they have in a day,for over 400 homeless people and labourers.
Kupa (tuna) Biryani and Koshimbir
This specialty from Worli Koliwada, Mumbai, combines fresh tuna available in the region with flavourful spices and seasoned rice. Shraddha Patil, a 49-year-old Anganwadi teacher, decodes the recipe for us.
Mixed Millet Rotla
Sorghum, pearl millet, and finger millet flours are combined to make this wholesome dish, with recipes for cucumber-tomato sabji, and chilli pickle that pair perfectly with it.
Ragi Laddoo
This recipe has been documented for The Locavore by Shabnam Afrien of Odisha Millets Mission (OMM). A flagship programme of the government of Odisha, OMM was launched in 2017 to improve the nutrition of tribal communitie…
Watlappam
Watlappam,a culmination of three ingredients of egg, coconut milk, and palmyra sap sweetener,takes pride of place in the Eid festivities of Kayalpatnam, a Tamil Nadu coastal town.
Krai, Mushroom, and Piscot Soup
This Khasi-inspired mushroom and piscot soup substitutes maida or cornflour with a healthier alternative: ragi, or finger millet.
Bajri Methi Gota
The Bajri Methi Gota made with pearl millet flour, methi leaves and spices is a simple but flavorful pakoda that's popular in the Kathiawad region of Gujarat.