RECIPES
Chakka Kuru Theeyal
Sreedevi Lakshmi Kutty’s recipe for Chakka Kuru Theeyal brings together jackfruit seeds and roasted coconut in a classic Kerala curry.
MAIN COURSE
Dhruv’s Pork Indad
Dhruv Mark Mendes shares his family recipe for Pork Indad, passed down through generations of Mangalorean-Goan cooking.
MAIN COURSE
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.
PICKLES AND CHUTNEYS
Pineapple Pachadi
This Pineapple Pachadi is a sweet, tangy, and lightly spiced Onam classic.
MAIN COURSE
Chakka kuru Thoran
Sridevi’s recipe for chakka kuru and murungakai thoran—highlighting jackfruit seeds and drumsticks—emerges from a monsoon tradition in Kerala.
LOCAL FOOD CLUB
Biran
A hearty one-pot meal that brings together fish roe, chana dal, and Gobindobhog rice.
MAIN COURSE
Modachya Methichi Usal
This twist on a traditional Maharashtrian recipe balances the bitterness of methi with coconut flakes and jaggery.
DESSERTS AND MITHAI
Love as Cake
This chocolate cake with mango-white chocolate frosting and cherry-rose compote is inspired by monsoon fruit, 90s nostalgia, and a love
MAIN COURSE
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
SOUPS
Paya Soup
Passed down from father to son, this recipe for paya soup creates a dish rich with flavour and family tradition.
PICKLES AND CHUTNEYS
Karonda and Green Chilli Pickle
This sharp and vibrant pickle aptly captures the fleeting flavours of early monsoon.
MAIN COURSE
Ras Waali Bhindi
Rooted in seasonal, home-style cooking, this dish from Bihar highlights bhindi that is simmered in mustard oil and spices.
MAIN COURSE
Goa-Style Barracuda Steaks
In this curry-based recipe from coastal Goa, crisp-fried barracuda steaks are simmered in a vindaloo masala rich in tamarind and
RECIPES
Tendli Masale Bhat
A seasonal rice-based dish made with tender tendli, this Maharashtrian recipe brings together spices, fresh coconut, and everyday pantry staples
DESSERTS AND MITHAI
Mahua Barfi
The inherently sweet, floral notes of dried mahua flowers take centre stage in this nourishing barfi.