food secrets

Every region in India has its own special spices that can make the most mundane dish taste heavenly. So we decided to celebrate this culinary heritage by making a Spice Map of India, with some GI-tagged varieties on it!

Can you imagine the horror of eating samosas or dosas without a chutney? That's how important chutneys are in India. #FoodSecrets

“While studying in Chennai, I was initially scared and embarrassed to cook my home food that had a distinct smell. It’s because of the stereotype associated with our cuisine, as if it’s something dirty or unappealing. I finally decided to break away from that feeling.”

"Local doctors started suggesting that this fermented stale bread be given as a convalescent food to patients as it was easy to digest and kept their stomachs feeling full for long." #FoodSecrets

Aruna Tirkey’s mission isn’t just about preserving the past: It’s also about using forgotten indigenous food to imagine a more sustainable future. #FoodSecrets

A fixture in Bengali households for decades, this potent, punchy condiment is not your usual mustard sauce. Little wonder it’s becoming a culinary darling in gourmet kitchens across the world! #FoodSecrets #EdibleHeritage

“There is nothing very different in terms of the recipe. Like the usual tea, it has the same masala, milk, water, tea leaves and sugar. But, as they say, the magic is in the emotions. And our tea is loaded with love,” says Gulab ji, a man who’s been feeding the hungry for 73 years!

Loaded with herbs and spices, these age-old 'pisi loons' from the mountains are not just super healthy, they are delicious enough to liven up any meal! #FoodSecrets #EdibleHeritage

Attempts to grow this unique lime beyond the borders of Bengal have repeatedly failed. Yet its tantalising fragrance has travelled across the seas all the way to England!

The residents’ love for Shri Sagar is quite renowned, for the iconic ‘thindi’ joint continues to enjoy a huge clientele every day, from the time it was established over 90 years ago!