Doodhpaak, Puri, Bataka ni Sooki Bhaaji – the feasts of Gujarati cuisine
A feast from the yore, one that surely calls for a siesta. In fact, it almost incapacitates you from keeping your eyes open if lunch …
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Tuver na Dhekra Recipe: A Nostalgic Tea-Time Delight
If you can resist getting addicted to endless reels or feeling the pressure to create content non-stop, and instead stay content with your own pace …
The bahuroopi Ghooghri
My first memories of Ghooghri come alive through Ba’s vivid stories of her childhood. She would describe feeding her favourite cow ghooghri, a warm mixture …
Vadhi, toyli; the fat dispensers of the yore
Vadi/Vahdi, the older and clay version of Vadhi—the traditional ghee dispenser of the yore—offers a glimpse into the evolution of vessels through time. From what …
Paaki Keri na Gotla nu Shaak and the art of cooking with mango discards
Our love for mangoes is eternal and unmatched and so are the many lives this king of fruits lives on our plates. From beverages, pickles, …
Kada na phool nu raitu – A delicate, floral raita made with Indrajav (Kado) blossoms
The research behind Silent Cuisines—especially to understand the greens, tubers, and flowers that form the heart of Adivasi recipes—led me to a remarkable vintage book series …
Silent Cuisines : The Unsung & Disappearing Foodways of Gujarat’s Adivasis
On 1st May 2025, in the presence of well-wishers, Adivasi community members, family, and friends, we launched Silent Cuisines, a book we created to understand, …
The Sunday Breakfast – Dal Pakwan
Food is rarely just about taste. It is the hands that prepare it, the rituals that surround it, and the people with whom it is …
