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  • Desserts and Mithai

Acacia Honey “Sutarfeni”

  • August 7, 2024
  • Archish Kashikar
The Moonshine Honey Project’s simplified version of an age-old dessert best showcases the flavours of their acacia honey.
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  • Main Course

Biye Bari Shukto

  • January 18, 2024
  • Sienna Cafe
Sienna cafe shares their recipe for a staple 'bitters’ dish in Bengali cuisine. Traditionally eaten at the start of a meal, this biye bari shukto is nourshing and fragrant, with soft flavours that whet your appetite.
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Sama Chal Potol

  • December 23, 2023
  • Sayani Sengupta
Made with barnyard millet and pointed gourd, and paired with a cooling raita, this pulao is the perfect dish for a hearty and nourishing lunch.
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Muthira pachakaya puzhukku

  • December 8, 2023
  • Vishalakshi Padmanabhan
This puzhukku, which Vishalakshi learned to prepare from her grandmother, is made using horse gram, raw plantain, and spiced coconut.
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  • Breakfast

Little Millet Upma

  • November 28, 2023
  • Padma Kumar
Typically prepared using semolina, this upma made with little millet is a healthy and nutrient-rich breakfast option.
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  • Snacks and Appetisers

Arbi Cutlets

  • August 29, 2023
  • Sarasija Subramanian And Kadamboor Neeraj
A dish that was discovered accidentally, this is a recipe from The1Shanthiroad Cookbook, a celebration of creative communities.
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  • Pickles and Chutneys

Gongura Leaf Chutney

  • November 25, 2022
  • Esther David
This recipe is from Esther David’s Bene Appetit: The Cuisine of Indian Jews, published in 2021 by HarperCollins. The Indian Jewish community comprises a tiny but important part of the population.
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  • Breakfast

Besan and Jowar Chilas with Hari Chutney

  • November 14, 2022
  • Cecilia Pinto
A simple yet healthy take on the chila, this recipe uses sorghum flour as well as besan, and is paired with easy-to-make green chutney.
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Mahua Flower Bhaji

  • November 2, 2022
  • Shakuntala
An interesting savoury preparation of mahua flowers encountered by the Wild Food Project team during a visit to Palghar.
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Maacher Tel Chocchori

  • October 11, 2022
  • Avinandan Kundu
A rich and flavourful Bengali dish of fish offal and pumpkin, as shared by Avinandan Kundu.
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