

Food Atlas
Food & food habits change every 100 kms in this country, and yet we're talking about 'butter chicken' as Indian cuisine at a global level. We're on a mission to preserve and digitise hyperlocal family recipes and stories from a culinary lens from 4000 cities and villages across India
Why are we doing this?
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Disappearing Recipes
Documenting regional recipes preserves culinary traditions that might otherwise be lost as older generations pass on without recording them.
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Cultivating Curiosity
Encourage exploration of local foods beyond popular dishes, broadening appreciation of India's diverse cuisine.
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Celebrating Regional Diversity
Highlight the unique culinary traditions of different regions, showcasing the rich cultural heritage and diversity of India through its distinctive local dishes.
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Cheli ke dhokle
Words by Maghi Devi Rathi Seven generations old recipe from the kitchen of Maghi Devi Rathi from Jaisalmer, Rajasthan Back in the day when we milled flour at home, we...
Cheli ke dhokle
Words by Maghi Devi Rathi Seven generations old recipe from the kitchen of Maghi Devi Rathi from Jaisalmer, Rajasthan Back in the day when we milled flour at home, we...
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Balu Kaka's Chicken Curry
words by Smita Hedge I was born and brought up in Mumbai, but my roots trace back to a quaint coastal village called Aversa in Karnataka. Despite our city life,...
Balu Kaka's Chicken Curry
words by Smita Hedge I was born and brought up in Mumbai, but my roots trace back to a quaint coastal village called Aversa in Karnataka. Despite our city life,...
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Seasonal twist to Maharashtra’s favorite Zunka
Words by Kaashvi Seth Zunka, or Jhunka, is a classic Maharashtrian dish, known for its simplicity and rich flavor. Traditionally made with Bengal gram flour, onions, and spices, this dry...
Seasonal twist to Maharashtra’s favorite Zunka
Words by Kaashvi Seth Zunka, or Jhunka, is a classic Maharashtrian dish, known for its simplicity and rich flavor. Traditionally made with Bengal gram flour, onions, and spices, this dry...