History and Culture

An ode to Konkan's favourite fruit(?)

The much debated fruit, nut, tree, and most recently termed grass, is iconic to the Konkan belt. The picture of a coconut tree is synonymous

Reviving traditional cuisine Pt. 1

To me, the word ‘revive’ looks like something that doesn’t have much life left and is in need of dire help. But it’s simply untrue when it c

Building a cuisine: The Pachkalshis: Part II

I never truly appreciated the cuisine I grew up with, simply because I grew up eating it. It was nothing new, nothing different. Same...

Building a Cuisine: The Pachkalshis (Part I)

I never truly appreciated the food I grew up with, simply because I grew up eating it. It was nothing new, nothing different. Same old,...