MAIN COURSE
Ghol Curry
In this Koli preparation, the Ghol fish shines in a fragrant coconut-based curry.
MAIN COURSE
Nevti Curry
This Koli-style preparation of mudskipper fish is cooked with colocasia leaves, Koli masala, and tamarind.
CONDIMENTS AND MASALAS
Koli Masala
Bhavesh Koli shares his family’s recipe for Koli masala—a spice blend made using four kinds of chilli.
MAIN COURSE
Karal Karuvadu Rasam
This recipe for rasam uses dried ponyfish and Kuzhumbu milagai thool, a spice blend intrinsic to South India.
BREAKFAST
Halwa-Nagori
Kcamya Aggarwal shares a recipe for halwa-nagori—an Old Delhi breakfast classic.
MAIN COURSE
Vakti Chi Ukar
A Koli-style curry made with dried ribbon fish, potatoes, and drumsticks.
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Sukha Jawala Kismur
A monsoon staple along Goa’s coast, Sukha Jawala Kismur is a quick stir-fry made with tiny sun-dried shrimps.
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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,
DESSERTS AND MITHAI
Arisa Pitha Celebrates Odisha’s New Rice Harvest
Made out of rice flour and jaggery, these simple fried cakes are traditionally prepared during Makara Sankranti as well as
BREAKFAST
Savoury Ven Pongal Marks Tamil Nadu’s Harvest Season
Geetha Venkataraman shares her mother Visalakshi Venkataraman’s Pongal recipe, reminiscing about the many memories associated with the rice harvest festival.
MAIN COURSE
Shobji Diye Aar Macher Korai Chochori
This Bengali-style Korai Chochori is made with Aar maach, mustard, and winter vegetables.
DESSERTS AND MITHAI
Santa’s Secret Fritters
This festive apple fritter captures the warmth of Christmas, with cake folded into the batter.
MAIN COURSE
Purani Dilli Nihari Masala
Chef Sadaf Hussain shares a traditional recipe for nihari masala that mirrors the flavours of Purani Dilli.
DESSERTS AND MITHAI
Mahua Cookies
This crunchy, caramelised cookie is made with dried Mahua flowers, cardamom, and wholewheat flour.
MAIN COURSE
Karandi Masala
This quick, everyday Koli shrimp curry brings together potatoes, kokum, and fresh baby shrimp.