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Untangling the etymology of Bombay Duck

October 1, 2025 — 0 Comments

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Celebrating Pakhala Dibasa: A Deep Dive into Odia Cuisine

March 20, 2025 — 0 Comments

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The Rise of Chai: From Colonial Beverage to Indian Icon

January 21, 2025 — 0 Comments

Awadhi, Bhojpuri, Bihar, Bihar-Jharkhand, Etymology, Flora & Fauna, Food History, Hindi-Urdu, Indian languages, Khandeshi, Maharashtra, Marathi

Thecha & Chutney: A Flavorful Legacy

January 8, 2025 — 0 Comments

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Pattice

December 17, 2023 — 0 Comments

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Kedgeree – the Anglo Indian Khichdi

June 11, 2017 — 1 Comment

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Cultural Perspectives on Eating with Bare Hands: India & the world

May 4, 2013 — 2 Comments